Explore the Family Name Dykas
The meaning of Dykas
Polish: possibly a nickname from a dialect term dykas ‘fat’, ‘pot-bellied’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Dykas in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Dykas has slightly decreased over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 47,575 in terms of popularity and had a count of 419 occurrences. By 2010, the rank dropped to 50,467 and the count marginally declined to 414, marking a change of approximately -1.19%. The proportion per 100k also saw a decrease of 12.5%, moving from 0.16 in 2000 to 0.14 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,575 | #50,467 | -6.08% |
| Count | 419 | 414 | -1.19% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.14 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dykas
In terms of ethnicity, the majority of individuals with the Dykas surname identified as White according to the Decennial U.S. Census, with percentages increasing from 95.23% in 2000 to 97.10% in 2010. There was a notable decrease for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Two or More Races, both dropping from above 1% in 2000 to zero by 2010. The Hispanic representation saw an increase of 21.85%, albeit still remaining relatively low at 1.45% in 2010. Both Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories showed no data for this surname in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.23% | 97.1% | 1.96% |
| Hispanic | 1.19% | 1.45% | 21.85% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.43% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.19% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |