Explore the Family Name Dekle
The meaning of Dekle
Possibly an altered form of German Deckel (see Deckelman).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Dekle in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Dekle" saw a moderate increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 24,807 in terms of popularity, with 942 people carrying the name corresponding to a proportion of 0.35 per 100,000. By 2010, the rank had risen slightly to 24,288, with 1,033 people sharing the surname. The count change over the decade was an increase of 9.66 percent, while the proportion per 100,000 remained consistent at 0.35.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,807 | #24,288 | 2.09% |
| Count | 942 | 1,033 | 9.66% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.35 | 0.35 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dekle
Turning to ethnicity, the census data shows that the majority of individuals bearing the surname "Dekle" identify as White, although there has been a decrease from 76.75 percent in 2000 to 69.80 percent in 2010. There is also a significant Black population accounting for 20.70 percent in 2000 and increasing to 24.01 percent by 2010. Notably, the Hispanic population showed substantial growth of 247.17 percent, albeit from a small base of 1.06 percent in 2000 to 3.68 percent in 2010. There was a sizable increase in those identifying as two or more races, climbing from 1.17 percent in 2000 to 2.23 percent in 2010. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 76.75% | 69.8% | -9.06% |
| Black | 20.7% | 24.01% | 15.99% |
| Hispanic | 1.06% | 3.68% | 247.17% |
| Two or More Races | 1.17% | 2.23% | 90.6% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |