Explore the Family Name Dreckman
The meaning of Dreckman
Americanized form of North German Dreckmann: topographic name for someone who lived in a muddy place, from Middle Low German dreck ‘mire, morass’ + man ‘man’. It may also be a habitational name for someone from any of several places in the Rhineland and Hanover called Dreck, Drecke, or Dreeke, named with this word.
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How common is the last name Dreckman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Dreckman has been increasing in popularity over the years. In 2000, it was ranked 68,172, but by 2010 it had moved up to rank 64,054, showing an increase of approximately 6.04%. The number of people with the Dreckman surname also increased from 270 in 2000 to 311 in 2010, a growth rate of 15.19%. Proportionally, this means that for every 100,000 people, there were 0.1 Dreckmans in 2000 and 0.11 in 2010, indicating a 10.0% rise.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #68,172 | #64,054 | 6.04% |
| Count | 270 | 311 | 15.19% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.11 | 10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dreckman
In terms of ethnicity, the surname Dreckman is predominantly associated with individuals of White ethnic identity. According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, in both 2000 and 2010, about 98% of Dreckmans identified as White, with a slight increase from 98.52% to 98.71% over the decade. There were no recorded changes in other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native between these two census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.52% | 98.71% | 0.19% |
| 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% |