Explore the Family Name Zeedyk
The meaning of Zeedyk
Dutch: variant, archaic or Americanized, of Zeedijk, a topographic name for someone who lived by a dike (Middle Dutch dike) built to keep out the sea (Middle Dutch see).
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How common is the last name Zeedyk in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Zeedyk ranked 68,569th in popularity in the year 2000 and fell slightly to rank 68,949th in 2010, reflecting a minor decrease of 0.55%. The count of individuals with this surname increased by 6.34% during this period, rising from 268 in 2000 to 285 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #68,569 | #68,949 | -0.55% |
| Count | 268 | 285 | 6.34% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zeedyk
The ethnic identity of those with the Zeedyk surname also shifted slightly from 2000 to 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the predominant ethnicity was white, accounting for 96.64% of those with the Zeedyk name. This percentage dropped slightly to 95.44% by 2010. Interestingly, there was an emergence of individuals identifying as Hispanic, which was non-existent in 2000 but accounted for 2.46% of the Zeedyk population in 2010. The percentage of those identifying with two or more races reduced from 2.24% in 2000 to zero in 2010. The census recorded no individuals with the Zeedyk surname identifying as Black, Asian/Pacific Islander, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.64% | 95.44% | -1.24% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.46% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.24% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |