Explore the Family Name Dziekan
The meaning of Dziekan
Polish: occupational name from dziekan ‘dean, deacon’. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Grzegorz, Jacek, Jolanta, Kazimierz, Wladyslaw.
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How common is the last name Dziekan in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Dziekan has seen a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The ranking of this surname moved up from 45,078 to 41,799, signifying a growth rate of 7.27%. Moreover, the count of individuals bearing the surname Dziekan also increased from 448 to 520 during this period, marking an increase of 16.07%. The proportion per 100,000 people grew by 5.88%, from 0.17 to 0.18.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,078 | #41,799 | 7.27% |
| Count | 448 | 520 | 16.07% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.18 | 5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dziekan
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the vast majority (over 98%) of individuals with the surname Dziekan identify as White. This percentage slightly decreased from 98.44% in 2000 to 98.27% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic dropped completely, going from 1.12% in 2000 down to zero in 2010. There was no significant change in the other ethnic identities, including Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, and those identifying as two or more races. For some categories, the data was suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.44% | 98.27% | -0.17% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.12% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |