Explore the Family Name Derickson
The meaning of Derickson
Americanized form of Dutch or German Derksen. Compare Dirickson.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Derickson in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Derickson has seen a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Derickson was ranked 30,791 in popularity, but it climbed slightly to 30,509 by 2010, an increase of 0.92%. The count of individuals with this surname also grew from 714 in 2000 to 765 in 2010, a 7.14% rise. Despite this growth, the proportion of people named Derickson per 100,000 remained constant at 0.26.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,791 | #30,509 | 0.92% |
| Count | 714 | 765 | 7.14% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.26 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Derickson
The ethnic identity associated with the Derickson surname has also seen some changes over the decade, according to the same census data. The majority of the Derickson population identifies as White, making up 94.26% in 2000 and 93.20% in 2010, reflecting a slight decrease of 1.12%. The representation of Hispanics within the Derickson community rose by 16.67%, from 1.68% to 1.96%. Those identifying as Black also increased from 2.52% to 3.27%, a 29.76% rise. The 2010 census also showed a new representation of American Indian and Alaskan Native identities within the Derickson populace, constituting 0.78%, while those identifying as two or more races declined from 0.70% to zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.26% | 93.2% | -1.12% |
| Black | 2.52% | 3.27% | 29.76% |
| Hispanic | 1.68% | 1.96% | 16.67% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.78% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.7% | 0% | 0% |