Explore the Family Name Dimmock
The meaning of Dimmock
English: habitational name from Dymock in Gloucestershire; see Dimock.
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How common is the last name Dimmock in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Dimmock has seen a decline in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 66,073rd most common surname in the United States but fell to 77,522nd by 2010, a drop of 17.33%. The number of people bearing this surname also dropped from 280 to 247 during the same period, marking an 11.79% decrease. Even the proportion of people named Dimmock per 100,000 residents decreased by 20%, going from 0.1 to 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,073 | #77,522 | -17.33% |
| Count | 280 | 247 | -11.79% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.08 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dimmock
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the Dimmock surname, based on the Decennial U.S. Census, we see some shifts over the decade. Among individuals with this surname, the percentage identifying as White increased slightly from 90.36% in 2000 to 91.9% in 2010. Conversely, those identifying as Black decreased from 7.14% to 6.48% during the same time frame. The data showed no Dimmocks identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.36% | 91.9% | 1.7% |
| Black | 7.14% | 6.48% | -9.24% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |