Explore the Family Name Dicken
The meaning of Dicken
1. English (Staffordshire and Derbyshire): from the Middle English personal name Dicun, Decoun, a pet form of Dick. It was later altered to Dickin, Dicken, and Deakin and was easily confused with Deacon, of which it may also be a variant. 2. German: variant of Dick.
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How common is the last name Dicken in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Dicken has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, this surname was ranked 11,889 and by 2010 it dropped to a rank of 12,351, indicating a change of -3.89 percent. However, despite the drop in rank, the actual count of people with this surname increased from 2,411 to 2,517, showing a growth of 4.4 percent within this timeframe. The proportion of individuals named Dicken per 100,000 populace also saw a minor reduction from 0.89 to 0.85.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #11,889 | #12,351 | -3.89% |
| Count | 2,411 | 2,517 | 4.4% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.89 | 0.85 | -4.49% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dicken
When it comes to ethnic identity associated with the surname Dicken, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some movement between 2000 and 2010. The majority of people with this last name are identified as White, accounting for 94.82 percent in 2000 and slightly increasing to 95.03 percent in 2010. The Hispanic ethnicity also saw an increase from 1.04 percent to 1.75 percent. On the other hand, those identifying as Black decreased from 2.61 percent to 1.67 percent. Notably, there were no recorded individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicity associated with this surname in 2000, but by 2010, these groups represented 0.40 percent and 0.48 percent respectively. The group identifying as two or more races slightly decreased from 0.75 percent to 0.68 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.82% | 95.03% | 0.22% |
| Hispanic | 1.04% | 1.75% | 68.27% |
| Black | 2.61% | 1.67% | -36.02% |
| Two or More Races | 0.75% | 0.68% | -9.33% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.48% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.4% | 0% |