Explore the Family Name Dickes
The meaning of Dickes
English and German: variant of Dicks.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Dickes in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Dickes has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the name was ranked 40,139th most popular, but by 2010, it had slipped to 46,037th, marking a 14.69% decrease. The number of individuals carrying the surname also dropped from 514 in 2000 to 463 in 2010, a decline of 9.92%. Furthermore, the proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people decreased by 15.79%, from 0.19 in 2000 to 0.16 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,139 | #46,037 | -14.69% |
| Count | 514 | 463 | -9.92% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.16 | -15.79% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dickes
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the dominant ethnic identity associated with the surname Dickes is White, though there has been a slight decrease of 1.52% from 2000 to 2010 (96.50% to 95.03%). Meanwhile, there has been an increase in the proportion of Hispanics and Blacks carrying the surname. Hispanics increased from 1.17% in 2000 to 1.94% in 2010, marking a significant change of 65.81%, while the percentage of Black individuals with this surname rose from 0.97% to 1.30%, an increase of 34.02%. The percentages for Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained unchanged at 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.5% | 95.03% | -1.52% |
| Hispanic | 1.17% | 1.94% | 65.81% |
| Black | 0.97% | 1.3% | 34.02% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |