Explore the Family Name Dimmick
The meaning of Dimmick
English (Hampshire and the Isle of Wight): habitational name from Dymock in Gloucestershire; see Dimock.
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How common is the last name Dimmick in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Dimmick saw a minimal decrease between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the name fell by 6.41% from 13,503 in 2000 to 14,368 in 2010. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of people with the Dimmick surname slightly increased by 0.77%, with a total of 2,065 individuals in 2000 and 2,081 in 2010. However, when viewed in proportion to the population per 100,000, the frequency of this surname decreased by 7.79%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,503 | #14,368 | -6.41% |
| Count | 2,065 | 2,081 | 0.77% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.77 | 0.71 | -7.79% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dimmick
In terms of ethnic identity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of those identifying as White with the surname Dimmick decreased slightly by 1.08%, remaining the predominant ethnicity at 94.71%. Meanwhile, the Hispanic representation within the Dimmick surname demographic experienced a significant increase of 97.79%, albeit still a small overall proportion. The percentage of those identifying as Black, Asian/Pacific Islander, or American Indian and Alaskan Native all saw decreases, with the latter experiencing the most substantial decrease at 34.48%. The proportions of those identifying with two or more races remained relatively stable over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.74% | 94.71% | -1.08% |
| Hispanic | 1.36% | 2.69% | 97.79% |
| Two or More Races | 1.4% | 1.39% | -0.71% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.53% | 0.53% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.58% | 0.38% | -34.48% |
| Black | 0.39% | 0.29% | -25.64% |