Explore the Family Name Dickason
The meaning of Dickason
English (London): shortened form of Dickenson.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Dickason in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Dickason has slightly decreased over the past decade. In 2000, the surname ranked 30,716th in terms of popularity, however, by 2010 it had fallen to rank 32,524 - a change of -5.89%. The actual count of individuals with this surname also saw a slight decline during this period, dropping from 716 in 2000 to 707 in 2010, indicating a decrease of 1.26%. The proportion of people named Dickason per 100,000 also fell by 11.11%, from 0.27 to 0.24.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,716 | #32,524 | -5.89% |
| Count | 716 | 707 | -1.26% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.24 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dickason
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Dickason showed some shifts according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 89.25% of individuals with this surname identified as White, but by 2010 this percentage had dropped slightly to 86.85%. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase from 1.54% in 2000 to 3.25% in 2010. The number of people identifying as two or more races also jumped significantly, from 0.84% to 1.98%. However, the percentage of those identifying as Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or Asian/Pacific Islander saw minor changes, with the largest decrease seen in the American Indian and Alaskan Native category (15.48%).
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.25% | 86.85% | -2.69% |
| Black | 6.84% | 6.51% | -4.82% |
| Hispanic | 1.54% | 3.25% | 111.04% |
| Two or More Races | 0.84% | 1.98% | 135.71% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.7% | 0.71% | 1.43% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.84% | 0.71% | -15.48% |