Explore the Family Name Diekman
The meaning of Diekman
Altered form of German Dieckmann. Some characteristic forenames: German Fritz, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Diekman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Diekman has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 37,938th in popularity and the count of people with this surname was about 550. By 2010, the rank had dropped to 39,052 with an approximate population increase to 564, indicating a minor increase of 2.55 percent. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, there has been a small decrease of 5 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,938 | #39,052 | -2.94% |
| Count | 550 | 564 | 2.55% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.19 | -5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Diekman
When examining the ethnicity of those with the surname Diekman according to the Decennial U.S. Census, there's a significant shift within certain ethnic identities from 2000 to 2010. The majority identify as White, with 94.91 percent in 2000 decreasing slightly to 93.97 percent in 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic saw a substantial decline from 2.00 percent to 0.89 percent. Conversely, those identifying as Black experienced a remarkable increase from 1.45 percent to 3.37 percent. The percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races remained fairly steady, with a minor decrease from 0.91 percent to 0.89 percent. There were no reported changes for Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native categories.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.91% | 93.97% | -0.99% |
| Black | 1.45% | 3.37% | 132.41% |
| Two or More Races | 0.91% | 0.89% | -2.2% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 0.89% | -55.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |