Explore the Family Name Dykeman
The meaning of Dykeman
Americanized form of Dutch Dijkman (see Dykman) or German Dieckmann or of some other similar (like-sounding) surname.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Dykeman in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Dykeman saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Dykeman was ranked as the 21,307th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had dropped to being the 22,663rd most popular, a change of -6.36%. The count of individuals with this surname also fell slightly, from 1,146 in 2000 to 1,132 in 2010, marking a decrease of -1.22%. The proportion of people named Dykeman per 100,000 decreased by -9.52%, going from 0.42 to 0.38.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,307 | #22,663 | -6.36% |
| Count | 1,146 | 1,132 | -1.22% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.42 | 0.38 | -9.52% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dykeman
When considering the ethnic identity associated with the surname Dykeman, the Decennial U.S. Census data revealed some shifts between 2000 and 2010. Most notably, there was a significant increase amongst those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, rising from 0.79% to 1.33% (a 68.35% change). Individuals who identify with two or more races saw a small increase, going from 1.66% to 1.68% (a 1.20% change). The percentage identifying as White decreased slightly from 95.29% to 93.64% (a -1.73% change), while those identifying as Hispanic rose from 1.75% to 2.12% (a 21.14% change). There were no individuals identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.29% | 93.64% | -1.73% |
| Hispanic | 1.75% | 2.12% | 21.14% |
| Two or More Races | 1.66% | 1.68% | 1.2% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.79% | 1.33% | 68.35% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |