Explore the Family Name Diedrick
The meaning of Diedrick
Americanized form of German Diedrich or of some other similar (like-sounding) surname. Compare Dedrick.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Diedrick in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Diedrick has seen a decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Diedrick was ranked 30,003 in popularity and had a proportion of 0.27 per 100k people bearing the name. However, by 2010, the rank had fallen to 39,659 with the proportion dropping to 0.19 per 100k, marking a decrease of 32.18% and 29.63% respectively. The total count of individuals with this surname also experienced a reduction of 24.93%, falling from 738 in 2000 to 554 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,003 | #39,659 | -32.18% |
| Count | 738 | 554 | -24.93% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.19 | -29.63% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Diedrick
The ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census for the surname Diedrick reveals some significant changes over the decade. While the percentage of those identifying as White decreased from 89.97% to 83.75%, representing a 6.91% change, other ethnic identities saw growth. Individuals identifying as Black increased from 7.05% to 11.37%, a 61.28% rise. Similarly, those reporting as Hispanic rose by 48.36% to reach 1.81% in 2010, up from 1.22% in 2000. Moreover, individuals claiming two or more races doubled from 1.22% to 2.53%. Notably, there were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.97% | 83.75% | -6.91% |
| Black | 7.05% | 11.37% | 61.28% |
| Two or More Races | 1.22% | 2.53% | 107.38% |
| Hispanic | 1.22% | 1.81% | 48.36% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |