Explore the Family Name Deken
The meaning of Deken
Dutch: occupational name or status name from deken ‘dean’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Deken in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Deken experienced a slight decrease in popularity ranking between 2000 and 2010, falling from 91,404 to 92,358. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased by 6.42% during the same period, from 187 to 199. This indicates that while the rank has dropped slightly, the overall number of people with this surname has grown. The proportion per 100k remained constant at 0.07.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #91,404 | #92,358 | -1.04% |
| Count | 187 | 199 | 6.42% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Deken
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows a homogeneous distribution for the surname Deken. In both 2000 and 2010, no individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, of two or more races, Hispanic, Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native. The majority of individuals were White, with the percentage increasing slightly from 96.79% in 2000 to 97.49% in 2010. This suggests that Deken is predominantly a White surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.79% | 97.49% | 0.72% |
| 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% |