Explore the Family Name Dickhaus
The meaning of Dickhaus
North German: 1. habitational name from Dickhausen near Waldbröl (North Rhine-Westphalia). 2. perhaps a variant of Dieckhaus. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt.
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How common is the last name Dickhaus in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Dickhaus has slightly decreased in recent years. In 2000, it ranked at 68,172 and by 2010 had dropped to 70,645, marking a 3.63% decrease in rank. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased marginally from 270 to 277 during the same period, which represents a 2.59% increase. The proportion per 100k people also saw a decline from 0.1 to 0.09, translating to a 10% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #68,172 | #70,645 | -3.63% |
| Count | 270 | 277 | 2.59% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dickhaus
In terms of ethnic identity, the census data reveals that most individuals with the Dickhaus surname identify as White, accounting for 95.19% in 2000 and increasing slightly to 96.03% by 2010. It's important to note that there was no data recorded for the categories Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Interestingly, the category "Two or more races" emerges in 2010 with 2.17% of persons identifying themselves within this group. No such designation was recorded in the 2000 census data. This information is also derived from the Decennial U.S. Census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.19% | 96.03% | 0.88% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.17% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |