Explore the Family Name Dickel
The meaning of Dickel
1. German: from a pet form of the personal name Benedikt (see Benedict). 2. German: variant of Dick. 3. English (London): variant of Diggle.
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How common is the last name Dickel in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Dickel" has seen a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it held rank 54,152 with a count of 357 instances. By 2010, it had moved up to rank 52,970 and the count increased to 391, showing a growth rate of 9.52%. Despite this rise, the proportion per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,152 | #52,970 | 2.18% |
| Count | 357 | 391 | 9.52% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dickel
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Dickel", the Decennial U.S. Census data suggests it is predominantly tied to individuals identifying as White. In 2000, approximately 98.04% of those with the surname identified as White, decreasing slightly to 96.93% by 2010. There were no recorded instances of the surname being linked to Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities in either of the studied years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.04% | 96.93% | -1.13% |
| 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% |