Explore the Family Name Deike
The meaning of Deike
North German: from an Old Frisian and Lower Saxon personal name Deiko, cognate with High German Dietrich, recorded as early as the 10th century.
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How common is the last name Deike in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Deike saw a minor shift between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 40,019 in popularity, with an estimated 516 individuals bearing the name. Despite this ranking falling slightly to 40,144 in 2010, the total number of individuals with the surname increased to 546, marking a 5.81% increase. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100k remained steady at 0.19 during both census periods.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,019 | #40,144 | -0.31% |
| Count | 516 | 546 | 5.81% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.19 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Deike
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Deike experienced some changes as well, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, accounting for 97.09% of Deikes. By 2010, this percentage had decreased slightly to 94.69%, though it remained the dominant ethnicity. Meanwhile, the proportion of Deikes identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase, rising from 2.13% in 2000 to 3.85% in 2010, representing an 80.75% change. No Deikes identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.09% | 94.69% | -2.47% |
| Hispanic | 2.13% | 3.85% | 80.75% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |