Explore the Family Name Dickeson
The meaning of Dickeson
English: shortened form of Dickenson.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Dickeson in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Dickeson has seen a notable decline between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname fell from 47,939 in 2000 to 64,054 in 2010, indicating a decrease of approximately 33.62%. Similarly, the count of people with this surname also dropped from 415 to 311 during this period, marking a decline of about 25.06%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Dickeson per 100k people in the U.S. decreased by 26.67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,939 | #64,054 | -33.62% |
| Count | 415 | 311 | -25.06% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.11 | -26.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dickeson
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Dickeson identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. However, there was a slight decrease in this group from 94.46% to 90.03%. On the other hand, the percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic and Black saw significant increases. The proportion of Hispanics rose from 1.69% to 3.22%, an increase of around 90.53%. The Black community also experienced an increase of about 118.49%, from 2.65% in 2000 to 5.79% in 2010. Meanwhile, no changes were observed in the proportions for Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities, and the data for those identifying as two or more races was suppressed (S) for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.46% | 90.03% | -4.69% |
| Black | 2.65% | 5.79% | 118.49% |
| Hispanic | 1.69% | 3.22% | 90.53% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.2% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |