Explore the Family Name Dickerhoff
The meaning of Dickerhoff
German: habitational name from a farm and hamlet so called in Halver near Dortmund, nowadays Diekerhof, in 1410 zum Diecke, meaning a farm near a pond, from Middle Low German dīk ‘pond’ + hof ‘farmstead, manor farm, court’.
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How common is the last name Dickerhoff in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Dickerhoff witnessed a slight decline in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 72,905th and by 2010 it had slipped to 79,075th, representing an 8.46% drop. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased marginally from 248 to 241 during the same period, a reduction of 2.82%. Additionally, the proportion per 100,000 people declined by 11.11%, from 0.09 to 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #72,905 | #79,075 | -8.46% |
| Count | 248 | 241 | -2.82% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dickerhoff
Regarding ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the Dickerhoff surname identify as White. In 2000, 95.97% self-identified as White, increasing slightly to 96.68% in 2010. There was a small representation of Hispanic ethnicity, which saw a decrease from 2.42% in 2000 to 2.07% in 2010. Meanwhile, other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native reported no change, remaining at 0% for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.97% | 96.68% | 0.74% |
| Hispanic | 2.42% | 2.07% | -14.46% |
| 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% |