Explore the Family Name Dilks
The meaning of Dilks
English (Midlands): variant of Dilke, with genitival or post-medieval excrescent -s, from the Middle English personal name Dilke, either a shortened form of an Old English personal name Dylluc (compare Dill), or of the Middle English personal name Dilcok. Both Dylluc and Dilcock are related to Old and Middle English dylle ‘dull, slow’ and may also have been used as nicknames.
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How common is the last name Dilks in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname 'Dilks' has seen a small decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 19,455th most popular surname and by 2010, it slipped to the 20,792nd rank, marking a decline of 6.87%. The count of people holding this surname also slightly diminished, from 1,285 in 2000 to 1,270 in 2010, which accounts for a 1.17% decrease. Consequently, the proportion of individuals with the surname 'Dilks' per 100,000 people decreased by 10.42%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,455 | #20,792 | -6.87% |
| Count | 1,285 | 1,270 | -1.17% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.48 | 0.43 | -10.42% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dilks
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of the individuals with the surname 'Dilks' identify as White. However, there has been a slight decrease in the percentage of White individuals with this surname, dropping from 96.65% in 2000 to 95.35% in 2010. Over the same period, those identifying as Hispanic have increased their representation among the 'Dilks' surname bearers from 1.17% to 2.44%, experiencing a significant growth of 108.55%. Albeit relatively small, there has also been an increase in individuals belonging to two or more ethnicities, going up from 1.25% in 2000 to 1.5% in 2010. No changes were reported for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native identities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.65% | 95.35% | -1.35% |
| Hispanic | 1.17% | 2.44% | 108.55% |
| Two or More Races | 1.25% | 1.5% | 20% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.62% | 0% | 0% |