Explore the Family Name Deakin
The meaning of Deakin
English: 1. variant of Dicken. 2. variant of Deacon.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Deakin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Deakin has slightly declined in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 24,200th in frequency, but by 2010 it had fallen to the 25,849th position, indicating a 6.81% drop. The total count of people with this last name also decreased from 971 to 952 during this period, representing a reduction of 1.96%. Accordingly, the proportion of individuals named Deakin per 100,000 people in the United States also experienced an 11.11% decrease, moving from 0.36 to 0.32.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,200 | #25,849 | -6.81% |
| Count | 971 | 952 | -1.96% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.36 | 0.32 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Deakin
The ethnicity associated with the surname Deakin has shown some shifts as well, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the majority of Deakins identified as White (95.98%), which slightly decreased to 95.69% in 2010. Individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander also saw a decrease in these years, going from 0.82% to 0.53%. On the other hand, those claiming two or more races rose from 1.13% to 1.47%, and Hispanic identifiers marginally increased from 1.54% to 1.58%. Meanwhile, there were no Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native identifiers recorded for this surname in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.98% | 95.69% | -0.3% |
| Hispanic | 1.54% | 1.58% | 2.6% |
| Two or More Races | 1.13% | 1.47% | 30.09% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.82% | 0.53% | -35.37% |
| Black | 0.51% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |