Explore the Family Name Deak
The meaning of Deak
1. Hungarian (Deák): occupational or status name for a scribe or a cleric or someone (else) who could write in medieval Latin, from deák ‘scholar, learned man’ (vocabulary variant is diák; see Diak) and ultimately from Greek diakonos ‘deacon’. This surname is also found in Slovakia. 2. Scottish (Glasgow): variant of Deek, itself a variant of Dick with lowering and lengthening of the vowel. Some characteristic forenames: Hungarian Bela, Imre, Mihaly, Akos, Gabor, Istvan, Laszlo, Tibor.
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How common is the last name Deak in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Deak saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 20,676 but dropped to 21,912 by 2010, marking a 5.98% decrease. Similarly, the count of individuals with this last name also fell slightly from 1,189 in 2000 to 1,185 in 2010, registering a marginal decline of 0.34%. The proportion per 100k people similarly showed a reduction from 0.44 to 0.4, indicating a 9.09% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,676 | #21,912 | -5.98% |
| Count | 1,189 | 1,185 | -0.34% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.44 | 0.4 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Deak
The ethnicity distribution for the surname Deak, as derived from the Decennial U.S. Census data, shows that the vast majority identify as White, with 96.47% in 2000 and 95.86% in 2010, witnessing a small dip of 0.63%. The second most common ethnic identity is Asian/Pacific Islander, increasing by 25.37% from 0.67% in 2000 to 0.84% in 2010. Individuals identifying with two or more races make up 1.18% in 2000, falling to 1.10% in 2010, marking a decrease of 6.78%. The Hispanic representation increased from 0.84% in 2000 to 1.18% in 2010, showing a significant growth of 40.48%. There were no individuals with the surname Deak who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.47% | 95.86% | -0.63% |
| Hispanic | 0.84% | 1.18% | 40.48% |
| Two or More Races | 1.18% | 1.1% | -6.78% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.67% | 0.84% | 25.37% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |