Explore the Family Name Didion
The meaning of Didion
French (mainly Lorraine and Vosges): from a pet form of the personal name Didier. This surname is also found in Germany.
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How common is the last name Didion in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Didion witnessed a slight dip between 2000 and 2010. Ranking as the 27,744th most popular surname in 2000, it fell to the 28,065th spot in 2010, marking a -1.16% change. However, the actual count of people carrying this surname slightly increased from 816 in 2000 to 853 in 2010, indicating a growth rate of 4.53%. The proportion per 100,000 people saw a minimal decrease of -3.33%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,744 | #28,065 | -1.16% |
| Count | 816 | 853 | 4.53% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.3 | 0.29 | -3.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Didion
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows interesting trends. In 2000, 95.47% of the individuals with the Didion surname identified as White, which decreased to 93.20% by 2010. Hispanic representation within the Didion surname holders grew significantly from 2.08% in 2000 to 3.87% in 2010, marking an increase of 86.06%. There was also a slight rise in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander from 1.23% to 1.29%. However, the percentage of those claiming two or more races decreased from 0.74% to 0.59%. Data for Black, American Indian, and Alaskan Native ethnicities remained suppressed or unrepresented throughout both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.47% | 93.2% | -2.38% |
| Hispanic | 2.08% | 3.87% | 86.06% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.23% | 1.29% | 4.88% |
| Two or More Races | 0.74% | 0.59% | -20.27% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |