Explore the Family Name Dickow
The meaning of Dickow
German: habitational name from Di(e)ckow in the district of Soldin, formerly in Brandenburg, nowadays Dziwoko in Poland.
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How common is the last name Dickow in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Dickow saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the name Dickow dropped from 55,376 in 2000 to 59,171 in 2010, indicating a change of -6.85 percent. The count of individuals with this surname also declined slightly during this period, from 347 to 342, marking a decrease of -1.44 percent. Furthermore, the proportion of individuals with the surname Dickow per 100,000 people fell by -7.69 percent, from 0.13 in 2000 to 0.12 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,376 | #59,171 | -6.85% |
| Count | 347 | 342 | -1.44% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dickow
Turning to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Dickow identify as White, with an increase from 93.37 percent in 2000 to 93.86 percent in 2010. The proportion of those identifying as Hispanic also rose, from 2.02 percent in 2000 to 2.63 percent in 2010. On the other hand, the percentage of individuals identifying with two or more races decreased significantly from 3.75 percent in 2000 to 2.34 percent in 2010. The data reported no individuals with the surname Dickow identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.37% | 93.86% | 0.52% |
| Hispanic | 2.02% | 2.63% | 30.2% |
| Two or More Races | 3.75% | 2.34% | -37.6% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |