Explore the Family Name De Rycke
The meaning of De Rycke
Flemish (also Derycke): cognate of Dutch De Rijke (see De Ryke). The form Derycke is also found in France (mainly Nord). Some characteristic forenames: French Etienne, Henri.
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How common is the last name De Rycke in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname De Rycke saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The ranking slipped from 77,472 to 81,458, representing a 5.15% drop. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname slightly increased from 230 to 232, a modest growth of 0.87%. The proportion per 100,000 population decreased by 11.11%, moving from 0.09 to 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #77,472 | #81,458 | -5.15% |
| Count | 230 | 232 | 0.87% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name De Rycke
In terms of ethnic identity, the De Rycke surname has remained largely consistent across the two census years. The data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that nearly all individuals with this surname identify as White, at 98.26% in 2000 and marginally increasing to 98.28% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of the De Rycke surname among Asian/Pacific Islander, individuals of Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.26% | 98.28% | 0.02% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |