Explore the Family Name Derck
The meaning of Derck
Flemish: from the personal name Derk, a shortened form of Die(de)rik (see Derrick). Compare Derick.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Derck in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Derck experienced a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Ranked 67,522nd in 2000, it dropped to 69,579th in 2010, marking a change of -3.05%. However, the number of individuals with this surname increased from 273 to 282 during the same period, a growth of 3.3%. The proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,522 | #69,579 | -3.05% |
| Count | 273 | 282 | 3.3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Derck
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Derck has also seen minor shifts according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, about 97.8% of individuals with this surname identified as White, a figure which slightly dropped to 96.81% by 2010. During this decade, there was also a small emergence of Hispanic identification, rising to 2.48% by 2010. No significant numbers were reported for the categories Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Two or more races, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.8% | 96.81% | -1.01% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.48% | 0% |
| 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% |