Explore the Family Name Dykhouse
The meaning of Dykhouse
Americanized form of Dutch Dijkhuis (see Dykhuis). It is found mainly in MI. Compare Dykehouse.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Dykhouse in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Dykhouse has seen an increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 41,596th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had moved up to the 40,371st position, a positive change of approximately 2.94%. In terms of actual count, there were 493 individuals with the Dykhouse surname in 2000 and this number increased to 542 by 2010, marking a growth of around 9.94%. The proportion of individuals with the Dykhouse surname per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.18.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,596 | #40,371 | 2.94% |
| Count | 493 | 542 | 9.94% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.18 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dykhouse
As for ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Dykhouse surname identify as White. This group made up 97.57% of all Dykhouses in 2000, though this percentage slightly decreased to 96.13% by 2010. The proportion of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander also saw a decrease from 1.22% in 2000 to 1.11% in 2010. Meanwhile, there was a slight increase in the number of individuals identifying as Hispanic and Black, each accounting for 1.11% and 0.92% respectively in 2010 from no representation in 2000. The data did not show any individuals identifying as two or more races or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.57% | 96.13% | -1.48% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.22% | 1.11% | -9.02% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.11% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0.92% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |