Explore the Family Name Deich
The meaning of Deich
German: partly standardized form of Low German dīk ‘dike’ (reflected also in German Teich), in the north a topographic name from Middle Low German dīk ‘dike, dam’ for someone who lived and farmed near a coastal dike. Some characteristic forenames: German Otto.
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How common is the last name Deich in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Deich has slightly decreased over a decade. In 2000, it held the rank of 73,154 but fell to 78,316 by 2010, indicating a drop in popularity of 7.06%. Additionally, there was a marginal decline in the count of people with this surname during the same period—from 247 to 244, marking a decrease of 1.21%. Consequently, the proportion per 100k also dipped from 0.09 to 0.08, showing an overall reduction of 11.11%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #73,154 | #78,316 | -7.06% |
| Count | 247 | 244 | -1.21% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Deich
Turning to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Deich, and still referring to the Decennial U.S. Census data, a predominantly White ethnicity is revealed. In 2000, 98.79% of the individuals bearing the surname identified as White, which dropped slightly to 95.49% by 2010. The data for other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained suppressed (S) or stationary at 0% for both the years. However, there was a slight increase noted in the category of 'Two or more races'—from no representation in 2000 to 2.87% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.79% | 95.49% | -3.34% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.87% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |