Explore the Family Name Dykman
The meaning of Dykman
1. Dutch: variant, archaic or Americanized, of Dijkman, a topographic name for someone who lived by a dike (Dutch: dijk), and possibly also an occupational name when he has been charged with the maintenance. 2. Americanized form of Dieckmann or of some other similar (like-sounding) surname. Some characteristic forenames: German Claus, Viktor.
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How common is the last name Dykman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Dykman has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 28,028 in terms of popularity, but by 2010, its rank had fallen to 29,604, marking a drop of 5.62 percent. The total count of people with the Dykman surname also decreased from 805 to 796 during this decade, indicating a modest decrease of 1.12 percent. Similarly, the proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people fell by 10 percent, from 0.3 to 0.27.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,028 | #29,604 | -5.62% |
| Count | 805 | 796 | -1.12% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.3 | 0.27 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dykman
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some changes in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Dykman between 2000 and 2010. While there was no representation from Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native communities in either year, the proportion of those identifying as belonging to two or more races saw a significant drop of 40.28 percent, from 2.11 percent to 1.26 percent. The percentage of individuals with the Dykman surname who identified as White increased slightly by 0.99 percent, from 94.91 percent to 95.85 percent. Conversely, the representation of Hispanics within this surname group fell by 30.65 percent, from 1.99 percent to 1.38 percent. And notably, the Black community, which made up 0.62 percent in 2000, had no representation in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.91% | 95.85% | 0.99% |
| Hispanic | 1.99% | 1.38% | -30.65% |
| Two or More Races | 2.11% | 1.26% | -40.28% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0.62% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |