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

Dickie, 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 Dickie surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dickie in America

Dickie is the 14749th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dickie surname appeared 2,014 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Dickie.

We can also compare 2010 data for Dickie 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 Dickie

The surname Dickie is of Scottish and English origin, with roots dating back to the medieval period. It is a diminutive form of the name Richard, derived from the Old German name Rikhард, which means "powerful ruler."

The earliest recorded instances of the name Dickie can be traced back to the 13th century in Scotland. It was often spelled as Dicky or Dickey during this time. The name is believed to have originated in the Scottish Lowlands, particularly in the regions of Ayrshire and Lanarkshire.

In the 16th century, the name Dickie began to appear in various historical records and documents. One notable mention is in the Scottish Roll of Arms, where a coat of arms was registered for the Dickie family in 1562.

During the 17th century, the Dickie name spread to other parts of the British Isles, including England and Ireland. Some notable individuals with the surname Dickie from this period include Robert Dickie (1624-1688), a Scottish minister and author, and William Dickie (1635-1712), a Scottish mathematician and astronomer.

In the 18th century, the name Dickie continued to gain prominence, particularly in Scotland. One notable figure was James Dickie (1738-1822), a Scottish businessman and philanthropist who made significant contributions to the city of Glasgow.

As the 19th century dawned, the Dickie name spread further across the globe, with many families emigrating to North America, Australia, and other parts of the world. One notable individual from this period was Sir Samuel Dickie (1851-1925), a Canadian businessman and politician who served as a member of the Senate of Canada.

Another notable figure was William Dickie (1853-1924), a Scottish-born Canadian artist and painter who is renowned for his landscapes and portraits of Indigenous peoples.

Throughout the 20th century, the Dickie name continued to be represented in various fields, including sports, academia, and the arts. One notable figure was George Dickie (1926-2020), an American philosopher and author who made significant contributions to the field of aesthetics.

In summary, the surname Dickie has a rich history spanning several centuries, with its origins firmly rooted in Scotland and England. While the name has spread across the globe, it remains a testament to the enduring legacy of its Scottish and English heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dickie

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

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 Dickie 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 Dickie 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 Dickie was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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