Explore the Family Name Dykehouse
The meaning of Dykehouse
Americanized form of Dutch Dijkhuis (see Dykhuis). It is found mainly in MI. Compare Dykhouse.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Dykehouse in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Dykehouse saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked at 102,691 and dropped to 117,480 in 2010, indicating a 14.4% change. The count also decreased from 162 to 148, which is an 8.64% drop. Moreover, the proportion per 100k decreased by 16.67%, from 0.06 in 2000 to 0.05 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #102,691 | #117,480 | -14.4% |
| Count | 162 | 148 | -8.64% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.05 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dykehouse
On the other hand, the ethnic identity associated with the surname Dykehouse remained largely unchanged over the same decade, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The majority identified as white, with a percentage of 95.68 in 2000 and slightly increasing to 95.95 in 2010. There were no recorded individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or with two or more races in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.68% | 95.95% | 0.28% |
| 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% |