Explore the Family Name Dyche
The meaning of Dyche
English (Staffordshire and Derbyshire): variant of Ditch.
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How common is the last name Dyche in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Dyche" saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Dyche was ranked 27,258th most popular surname in the United States, while in 2010 it dropped slightly to rank 27,783rd. Despite this drop in ranking, the actual count of people with the surname increased from 834 in 2000 to 865 in 2010, representing a growth of 3.72%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,258 | #27,783 | -1.93% |
| Count | 834 | 865 | 3.72% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.31 | 0.29 | -6.45% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dyche
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with the surname Dyche identify as White. This demographic saw an increase from 93.88% in 2000 to 95.14% in 2010. The second most common ethnic identity is Hispanic, which saw a slight increase from 2.04% in 2000 to 2.08% in 2010. Interestingly, the population identifying as two or more races also saw a significant increase from 0.96% in 2000 to 1.27% in 2010. However, those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native decreased significantly from 2.16% in 2000 to 0.92% in 2010. No Dyches identified as either Black or Asian/Pacific Islander in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.88% | 95.14% | 1.34% |
| Hispanic | 2.04% | 2.08% | 1.96% |
| Two or More Races | 0.96% | 1.27% | 32.29% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.16% | 0.92% | -57.41% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |