Explore the Family Name Dieckhaus
The meaning of Dieckhaus
North German: habitational name from a place so named near Diepholz in Lower Saxony.
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How common is the last name Dieckhaus in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Dieckhaus has seen a slight shift in popularity over the decade from 2000 to 2010. The rank of this name fell from 81,414 in the year 2000 to 84,748 in 2010, marking a decrease of 4.1%. However, despite its decreased ranking, the actual count of individuals bearing the Dieckhaus surname actually increased slightly, from 216 in 2000 to 221 in 2010, an increase of 2.31%. Nevertheless, the proportion of Dieckhaus per 100k people declined by 12.5% from 0.08 to 0.07 during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #81,414 | #84,748 | -4.1% |
| Count | 216 | 221 | 2.31% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dieckhaus
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the overwhelming majority of individuals with the Dieckhaus surname identify as White. In 2000, this proportion was 98.15%, falling slightly to 96.38% in 2010. Meanwhile, there were no reported instances of individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year. Similarly, there were no reports of those identifying with two or more races. This suggests that the surname Dieckhaus is predominantly associated with those of White ethnicity.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.15% | 96.38% | -1.8% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |