Explore the Family Name Deadman
The meaning of Deadman
English: variant of Dedman.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Deadman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Deadman" has seen a significant decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 74,675th most popular in the United States, but by 2010 it had dropped to the 107,669th spot, indicating a decline of 44.18%. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 241 in 2000 to 165 in 2010, showing a reduction of 31.54%. Similarly, the proportion of individuals bearing the Deadman surname per 100,000 people declined from 0.09 to 0.06, marking a 33.33% drop.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #74,675 | #107,669 | -44.18% |
| Count | 241 | 165 | -31.54% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.06 | -33.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Deadman
Turning to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname "Deadman" identify as White. This group saw an increase from 86.31% in 2000 to 89.70% in 2010. During this same period, there was a notable decrease in those identifying as Black, from 9.54% down to 4.24%. The Hispanic representation among the Deadman surname bearers was reported for the first time in 2010, at 3.03%, while the counts for Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at zero for both years. No data was found for individuals identifying with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.31% | 89.7% | 3.93% |
| Black | 9.54% | 4.24% | -55.56% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.03% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |