Explore the Family Name Deeken
The meaning of Deeken
German: from a short form of an ancient Germanic personal name formed with the element theud ‘people, race’. Some characteristic forenames: German Gunther.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Deeken in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Deeken saw a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 63,141st in popularity with 296 individuals carrying the name. By 2010, the rank improved to 59,603 with 339 bearers, representing a growth rate of approximately 14.53%. Despite these changes, the proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 population remained constant at 0.11 during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #63,141 | #59,603 | 5.6% |
| Count | 296 | 339 | 14.53% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Deeken
The ethnicity associated with the Deeken surname, as per the Decennial U.S. Census, is predominantly White, accounting for 98.53% in 2010, down slightly from 99.66% in 2000. Other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native were either not recorded or suppressed for privacy in both years. This suggests that individuals with the Deeken surname are primarily of White ethnic identity.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.66% | 98.53% | -1.13% |
| 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% |