Explore the Family Name Deckman
The meaning of Deckman
Americanized form of German Deckmann: variant of Decker 1.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Deckman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Deckman saw a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 32,460 in popularity with 668 individuals bearing the name, equating to about 0.25 per 100,000 people. However, by 2010, its rank had dropped to 38,103 with only 582 individuals bearing the name, a decrease in count of approximately 12.87%. The proportion of people with the surname Deckman also decreased by 20% over this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,460 | #38,103 | -17.38% |
| Count | 668 | 582 | -12.87% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.2 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Deckman
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows changes amongst those with the surname Deckman between 2000 and 2010. The percentage identifying as White decreased from 97.01% to 93.47%, while the percentage identifying as Hispanic increased from 1.65% to 3.09%. It's noteworthy that there was a significant increase in the percentage that identified as two or more races, which went from 0.75% to 2.23%. Additionally, a small percentage (1.20%) started identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2010, a category where previously there were no reported instances. There were no changes in the percentages identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.01% | 93.47% | -3.65% |
| Hispanic | 1.65% | 3.09% | 87.27% |
| Two or More Races | 0.75% | 2.23% | 197.33% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.2% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |