Explore the Family Name Dikes
The meaning of Dikes
English: variant of Dykes 1.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Dikes in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Dikes saw a decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Dikes ranked 45,078 in terms of popularity but fell to 51,396 by 2010, a drop of 14.02%. The number of individuals carrying this surname also decreased from 448 people in 2000 to 405 in 2010, marking a 9.6% decrease. This trend is reflected in the proportion per 100,000 people, which diminished from 0.17 in 2000 to 0.14 in 2010, a drop of 17.65%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,078 | #51,396 | -14.02% |
| Count | 448 | 405 | -9.6% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.14 | -17.65% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dikes
In relation to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Dikes identify as White, with 79.46% in 2000 and slightly less at 79.26% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Black decreased from 13.62% in 2000 to 13.09% in 2010. There was a slight increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 2.68% in 2000 to 2.72% in 2010. Interestingly, the category of Two or More Races appeared in the 2010 census with 2.22%, while American Indian and Alaskan Native representation decreased from 2.46% in 2000 to zero in 2010. No individuals with the Dikes surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 79.46% | 79.26% | -0.25% |
| Black | 13.62% | 13.09% | -3.89% |
| Hispanic | 2.68% | 2.72% | 1.49% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.22% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.46% | 0% | 0% |