Explore the Family Name Dierickx
The meaning of Dierickx
Flemish: common variant of Diercks. Some characteristic forenames: French Lucien.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Dierickx in the United States?
The surname Dierickx has seen an increase in popularity in the United States over the past decade, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it was ranked as the 80,216th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had risen to 71,042nd, marking an 11.44% increase. The count of individuals with the Dierickx surname also rose during this period from 220 to 275, a 25% growth. Its proportion per 100,000 people also saw a slight growth from 0.08 to 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #80,216 | #71,042 | 11.44% |
| Count | 220 | 275 | 25% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.09 | 12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dierickx
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the surname Dierickx is predominantly associated with people of White ethnic identity. In 2000, 95% of individuals with this surname identified as White, and while this figure decreased slightly to 93.82% in 2010, it remained the dominant ethnic identity. There was no recorded change in the number of people identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native. However, there was a small emergence of individuals of mixed race background, accounting for 2.55% by 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95% | 93.82% | -1.24% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.55% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |