Explore the Family Name Dickstein
The meaning of Dickstein
Jewish (Ashkenazic): artificial name from German dick ‘thick’ + Stein ‘stone’. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Ephraim, Velvel, Akiva, Isadore, Itzhak, Nachum, Yehuda.
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How common is the last name Dickstein in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Dickstein has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname fell from 31,167 in 2000 to 31,824 in 2010, marking a drop of about 2.11%. However, despite the drop in ranking, the actual count of individuals bearing the name Dickstein increased by nearly 3%, from 704 to 725 during the same period. The proportion per 100,000 people with this surname also saw a marginal decline of around 3.85%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,167 | #31,824 | -2.11% |
| Count | 704 | 725 | 2.98% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.25 | -3.85% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dickstein
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates a minor shift in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Dickstein over the decade. The percentage of individuals identifying as White remained largely stable, decreasing slightly from 96.59% in 2000 to 96.14% in 2010. The representation of Asian/Pacific Islanders amongst those with the surname dropped by approximately 43% over the same period. Meanwhile, the census recorded no individuals of Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native descent with this surname in both years. Interestingly, there was an introduction of Hispanic representation, with 1.93% of individuals carrying the Dickstein surname identifying as such in 2010, up from zero in 2000. The data for those identifying with two or more races was suppressed for privacy in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.59% | 96.14% | -0.47% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.93% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.7% | 0.97% | -42.94% |
| Two or More Races | 0.85% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |