Explore the Family Name Dimick
The meaning of Dimick
1. English (Middlesex): variant of Dimock. This form of the surname is now rare in Britain. 2. Americanized form of Serbian Dimić: patronymic from a short form of the personal name Dimitrije, from Greek Dēmētrios (see Dimitris). 3. Americanized form of Slovenian Dimic: nickname for a gray-haired or gray-bearded man, from dimec ‘graybeard’.
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How common is the last name Dimick in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Dimick has seen a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 13,823 in terms of frequency, while in 2010 it rose to the rank of 13,413, marking a 2.97% change. The count of individuals with this surname also grew from 2,007 to 2,272 during this decade, an increase of 13.2%. The proportion of people named Dimick per 100,000 increased by 4.05%, moving from 0.74 to 0.77.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,823 | #13,413 | 2.97% |
| Count | 2,007 | 2,272 | 13.2% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.74 | 0.77 | 4.05% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dimick
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Dimick, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, shifts are noted over the 2000 to 2010 timeframe. The majority identified as White, but this group saw a slight decrease from 96.21% to 94.06%. Those identifying as Hispanic experienced significant growth, rising from 1.99% to 3.26%, marking a 63.82% change. Though smaller in numbers, those who identify as American Indian and Alaskan Native saw a significant percentage change, increasing from 0.30% to 0.97%, a 223.33% shift. The categories of Asian/Pacific Islander and Black also emerged in 2010, each accounting for 0.31% and 0.53% respectively. Meanwhile, those identifying with two or more races decreased from 1.10% to 0.88%, a 20% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.21% | 94.06% | -2.23% |
| Hispanic | 1.99% | 3.26% | 63.82% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.3% | 0.97% | 223.33% |
| Two or More Races | 1.1% | 0.88% | -20% |
| Black | 0% | 0.53% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.31% | 0% |