2010
#159,712
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 101
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.03
Very Rare Last name
Dechick
A surname derived from the Czech word "dcka" meaning daughter.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 123 Americans carry the last name Dechick. That puts it at #151,639 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,786,621 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Dechick surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
123
1 in 2,786,621
Census rank
#151,639
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
107
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 107 bearers of the surname Dechick in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 151639th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Dechick, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.5%) and Two or More Races (2.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Dechick
The surname DECHICK originated in Eastern Europe, specifically in the region of Ukraine and Belarus. Its roots can be traced back to the 15th century, when it was likely derived from the Slavic word "dech," meaning "breath" or "spirit." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone with a strong or distinctive presence or character.
One of the earliest known records of the DECHICK surname can be found in the Metryka Litewska, a collection of historical documents from the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, which included parts of modern-day Belarus and Ukraine. In the 16th century, a man named Ivan DECHICK was recorded as a landowner in the town of Novogrudok, now located in western Belarus.
In the 17th century, the DECHICK name appeared in various church records and tax registers across the regions of Volyn and Podolia, which were part of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth at the time. One notable bearer of the name was Petro DECHICK, a Cossack leader who fought against Polish rule in the mid-1600s.
As the DECHICK family spread across Eastern Europe, various spelling variations emerged, such as DECHYTSKY, DECHYTSKYY, and DECHYTS. In the late 18th century, a man named Hryhoriy DECHYTSKY was a prominent figure in the Ukrainian cultural revival movement, serving as a writer and educator.
Another notable individual with the DECHICK surname was Mykola DECHYTSKY (1836-1903), a Ukrainian theologian and philosopher who wrote extensively on the topics of Eastern Christian theology and the reconciliation of faith and reason.
In the 20th century, the DECHICK name continued to be found in various parts of Eastern Europe, including the regions of Galicia and Bukovina, which were once part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. One notable bearer of the name was Oleksandr DECHYTSKY (1901-1984), a Ukrainian writer and journalist who spent much of his life in exile after fleeing Soviet persecution.
While the DECHICK surname is relatively uncommon outside of Eastern Europe, it has been carried by individuals who have made significant contributions in various fields, including literature, education, and military service. The name's history reflects the rich cultural heritage of the region and the enduring legacy of those who bore it.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Dechick
Among Census respondents with the surname Dechick, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.5%) and Two or More Races (2.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Dechick bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Dechick surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White88.8% · 95
- Hispanic or Latino6.5% · 7
- Two or more races2.8% · 3
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.9% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Dechick
Dechick appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#151,639
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 107
+6 bearers (+5.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 8,073 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #159,712 | 101 | 0.03 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #151,639 | 107 | 0.04 | +6 bearers (+5.9%) | Up 8,073 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Dechick surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #159,712 | #151,639 | 5.1% |
| Count | 101 | 107 | 5.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.04 | 19.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Dechick bearers went from 101 to 107 (+5.9% change). The surname moved up 8,073 positions in the national ranking, going from #159,712 to #151,639.
FAQ
Dechick surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Dechick?
Name Census estimates that about 123 living Americans carry the surname Dechick. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,786,621 residents.
How common is Dechick?
Dechick ranks #151,639 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 107 people with the surname Dechick. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (123), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Dechick.
Has Dechick become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Dechick went from 101 recorded bearers to 107. That is an increase of 6 (+5.9%). In the national ranking it rose from #159,712 to #151,639.
What does the Census say about the background of Dechick?
Among Census respondents with the surname Dechick, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.5%) and Two or More Races (2.8%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Dechick in the 2020 Census, accounting for 88.8% (95 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Dechick appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (88.8%), Hispanic (6.5%), Two or More Races (2.8%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Dechick (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Dechick mean?
A surname derived from the Czech word "dcka" meaning daughter. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Dechick (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the last name Dechick?
You can see how many people have the surname Dechick on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.