Explore the Family Name Deakyne
The meaning of Deakyne
Probably English and Irish: variant of Deacon.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Deakyne in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Deakyne has seen a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 78,838 and by 2010, it had climbed to a rank of 74,141; an improvement of around 6%. The count of individuals with this surname has also increased by 16%, from 225 in 2000 to 261 in 2010. Furthermore, the proportion of people named Deakyne per 100k population witnessed a growth of 12.5% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #78,838 | #74,141 | 5.96% |
| Count | 225 | 261 | 16% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.09 | 12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Deakyne
As per the Decennial U.S. Census data on ethnicity, there were no significant changes in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Deakyne between 2000 and 2010. The majority, at 97.32% in 2010 - virtually unchanged from 97.33% in 2000, identify as white. There was no representation from Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native communities under this surname during these years. In both years, there were no individuals who identified with two or more races under the Deakyne surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.33% | 97.32% | -0.01% |
| 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% |