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

Dimick, 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 Dimick surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dimick in America

Dimick is the 13413th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dimick surname appeared 2,272 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 Dimick.

We can also compare 2010 data for Dimick 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 Dimick

The surname DIMICK is believed to have originated in England, with its roots dating back to the medieval period. The name is thought to be derived from an Old English word "dymoc," which means "a small pit or hollow." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived near such a geographical feature.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name DIMICK can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of landholdings and resources in England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The name appears in various spellings, such as "Dimmoc" and "Dymoc," indicating its evolution over time.

In the 13th century, records show a John Dymock living in Gloucestershire, England. This early reference provides evidence of the surname's presence in the region during that period. Additionally, the name DIMICK is closely associated with the town of Dymock in Gloucestershire, suggesting a possible link between the surname and this place name.

One notable figure bearing the DIMICK surname was Sir Robert Dymoke (c. 1460-1544), who served as the King's Champion at the coronations of several English monarchs, including Henry VIII and Edward VI. This prestigious role involved ceremonially challenging anyone who objected to the new monarch's accession to the throne.

Another historically significant individual with the DIMICK surname was Edward Dymock (c. 1508-1567), an English clergyman and theologian who played a role in the Reformation. He was a staunch Protestant and served as the Chancellor of the Diocese of Salisbury during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I.

In the 17th century, a man named Thomas Dimick (1608-1658) emigrated from England to the Massachusetts Bay Colony in North America. He is considered one of the earliest bearers of the DIMICK surname in colonial America and is believed to have settled in the town of Barnstable.

While the DIMICK surname is not among the most common, it has been carried by several notable individuals throughout history, spanning various fields and regions. These examples demonstrate the rich heritage and evolution of this name over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dimick

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

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

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