Find out how popular the last name Dich is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Dich.

Dich, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Dich surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dich in America

Dich is the 150452nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dich surname appeared 109 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Dich.

We can also compare 2010 data for Dich to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Dich

The surname DICH is believed to have originated in Germany, with roots dating back to the 12th century. It is thought to be derived from the Old German word "dich," meaning "thick" or "dense," potentially referring to a person's physical stature or the thick forests in which they lived.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the DICH name can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Anhaltinus, a collection of historical documents from the former German principality of Anhalt, dating back to the 13th century. Here, the name is spelled "Diche," indicating its evolution over time.

In the 14th century, the DICH name appeared in the Breviarium Ecclesiae Catedralis Lubicensis, a manuscript from the cathedral of Lübeck, Germany. This document provides valuable insight into the geographical distribution of the name during that period.

Notable individuals bearing the DICH surname include Hans Dich, a 16th-century German merchant and alderman from the city of Nuremberg, who played a significant role in the city's trade and governance. Another notable figure is Johann Dich, a 17th-century German theologian and philosopher, born in 1625 and known for his writings on natural law and ethics.

In the 18th century, the name DICH can be found in the records of the town of Dittelsheim, located in the German state of Rhineland-Palatinate. The town's name is believed to be derived from the Old German word "dich," further reinforcing the connection between the surname and its geographic origins.

One of the most prominent individuals with the DICH surname is Friedrich Dich, a 19th-century German painter and printmaker born in 1824. His works, which often depicted rural landscapes and scenes from everyday life, are held in several prestigious art collections across Germany.

Throughout its history, the surname DICH has maintained a strong presence in various regions of Germany, with some variations in spelling, such as "Dich," "Diche," and "Dych." While the name may have spread to other parts of the world due to migration, its roots remain firmly planted in the German linguistic and cultural heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dich

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Dich.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Dich was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Dich has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Dich was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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