Explore the Family Name Dieckmann
The meaning of Dieckmann
North German: 1. occupational name for someone who was in charge of a pond that controlled water levels in a waterway or dike, from Dieck ‘pond’ with the addition of -mann ‘man’. 2. from the personal name Dieck (see Dick), with the addition of -mann ‘man’. Some characteristic forenames: German Erwin, Otto, Erna, Ernst, Gerhard, Gunther, Hans, Kurt, Merwin, Ralf, Rudiger.
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How common is the last name Dieckmann in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Dieckmann has seen a slight decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Dieckmann was ranked 26,566th most common surname, but it fell to the 28,176th position by 2010, reflecting a decrease of 6.06%. The number of people with this surname also dropped slightly from 863 to 849, marking a 1.62% decrease. The proportion of individuals named Dieckmann per 100,000 people also declined by 9.38%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,566 | #28,176 | -6.06% |
| Count | 863 | 849 | -1.62% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.29 | -9.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dieckmann
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Dieckmann, the census data reveals that it's predominantly linked with White ethnicity. In 2000, about 96.18% of individuals with this surname identified as White, a figure that slightly increased to 96.58% by 2010. A small percentage of those bearing the surname identified as Hispanic, rising from 1.97% in 2000 to 2.36% in 2010. Interestingly, there was a presence of Dieckmanns who identified with two or more races in 2000 (1.27%), but this group was not represented in the 2010 census. The data for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native were either zero or suppressed for privacy during both census periods.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.18% | 96.58% | 0.42% |
| Hispanic | 1.97% | 2.36% | 19.8% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.27% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |