Explore the Family Name Dedes
The meaning of Dedes
Greek: probably from Turkish dede ‘grandfather, old man’ (see Dede).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Dedes in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Dedes saw a dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked at 67,113, but by 2010, it had slipped to 71,886—a decrease of about 7.11%. The total count of individuals with this last name also experienced a slight decrease during the same period, falling from 275 in 2000 to 271 in 2010, which represents a drop of around 1.45%. As a result, the prevalence per 100,000 people decreased by 10%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,113 | #71,886 | -7.11% |
| Count | 275 | 271 | -1.45% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dedes
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that most individuals with the Dedes surname identified as White in both years, with an increase from 89.45% in 2000 to 90.77% in 2010. However, a small percentage identified as Hispanic, with a slight increase from 6.55% to 6.64% over the decade. Additionally, there were some who identified with two or more ethnicities in 2000, accounting for 3.64% of the Dedes population. Yet, by 2010, there were no individuals who reported multiple ethnic identities. Notably, there were no respondents who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.45% | 90.77% | 1.48% |
| Hispanic | 6.55% | 6.64% | 1.37% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 3.64% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |