Explore the Family Name Deka
The meaning of Deka
1. Polish: nickname or occupational name from Old Polish deka ‘pillow’ (from Middle High German decke) or from a word meaning ‘dagger, dirk’. Alternatively, it may be an adaptation of German Decker or Deck. 2. Indian (Assam): from the Ahom military rank deka ‘four thousand’, referring to the four thousand troops commanded by such an officer. Compare Barua.
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How common is the last name Deka in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Deka has grown in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In the year 2000, its rank was 81,100 and by 2010 it had risen to 70,833, a growth of around 12.66%. The count also increased from 217 individuals with this surname in 2000 to 276 in 2010, marking an increase of about 27.19%. Additionally, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 people slightly increased by 12.5% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #81,100 | #70,833 | 12.66% |
| Count | 217 | 276 | 27.19% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.09 | 12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Deka
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Deka, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals certain shifts between 2000 and 2010. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander saw a significant rise from 21.20% to 31.88%, a change of approximately 50.38%. The percentage of those identified as Black also rose from 7.83% to 11.23%, an increase of nearly 43.42%. However, the percentage of those identifying as White decreased from 61.75% to 53.62%, a reduction of about 13.17%. Notably, there was a new appearance of the Hispanic ethnicity at 2.17% in 2010, which was not present in the 2000 census. The data for those identifying with two or more races and American Indian and Alaskan Native was suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 61.75% | 53.62% | -13.17% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 21.2% | 31.88% | 50.38% |
| Black | 7.83% | 11.23% | 43.42% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.17% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 4.61% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |