Explore the Family Name Dircks
The meaning of Dircks
Dutch and North German: variant of Dirks and Diercks.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Dircks in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Dircks has seen a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Dircks ranked 35,003 in terms of popularity, and by 2010 it had moved up to a rank of 34,390 – an improvement of about 1.75%. The overall count of individuals with this surname also increased during this period, growing from 610 in 2000 to 659 in 2010 – a rise of approximately 8.03%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people saw a minor decline of about -4.35% over these ten years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,003 | #34,390 | 1.75% |
| Count | 610 | 659 | 8.03% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.22 | -4.35% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dircks
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Dircks, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows an overwhelming majority identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. In 2000, around 98.20% of those with the Dircks surname identified as White, slightly declining to about 97.72% in 2010 - a change of approximately -0.49%. There were no significant changes or counts for other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native as the data for these categories was either zero or suppressed (S) for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.2% | 97.72% | -0.49% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |