Explore the Family Name Dieppa
The meaning of Dieppa
Spanish (mainly Canary Islands): variant of Diepa, probably a habitational name from Diepa, the Spanish form of Dieppe, the name of a city in northern France.
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How common is the last name Dieppa in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Dieppa has gained popularity over a decade. In 2000, Dieppa was ranked 46,153rd most common surname and by 2010, it had climbed up to 39,052nd rank showing an increase of 15.39%. The count of people with this surname also rose from 435 in 2000 to 564 in 2010, marking a growth of almost 30%. Consequently, the proportion of this surname per 100k population also increased by 18.75%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,153 | #39,052 | 15.39% |
| Count | 435 | 564 | 29.66% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.19 | 18.75% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dieppa
On the matter of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the Dieppa surname is predominantly associated with Hispanic ethnic identity. While the percentage of Hispanic individuals bearing this surname decreased slightly from 88.28% to 82.45% between 2000 and 2010, they still make up the majority. The percentage of individuals identified as White with the Dieppa surname increased by 43.52%, rising from 11.49% to 16.49% in the same period. Meanwhile, there were no recorded instances of this surname among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 88.28% | 82.45% | -6.6% |
| White | 11.49% | 16.49% | 43.52% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |