2000
#134,929
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 115
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Dybevik
A locational surname referring to someone who lived near a small bay or inlet.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 139 Americans carry the last name Dybevik. That puts it at #141,309 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,465,859 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Dybevik 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
139
1 in 2,465,859
Census rank
#141,309
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
121
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 121 bearers of the surname Dybevik in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 141309th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Dybevik, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.6%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Dybevik
The surname DYBEVIK originates from Norway, with its earliest recorded presence dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old Norse word "dýbð," which translates to "depth" or "deep," and the suffix "-vik," referring to an inlet or small bay. This suggests that the name may have been associated with individuals residing near deep inlets or bays along the Norwegian coastline.
During the medieval period, the DYBEVIK surname appeared in various Norwegian records and manuscripts, although specific references are scarce due to the limited documentation from that era. One of the earliest known mentions of the name can be found in the Diplomatarium Norvegicum, a collection of medieval Norwegian diplomas and documents, which includes a reference to a person named Erling Dybevik in the year 1287.
The earliest recorded individual with the DYBEVIK surname was Tord Dybevik, born around 1320 in the coastal region of Vestfold, Norway. He was a prominent merchant and ship owner who played a significant role in the thriving maritime trade of the time.
In the 16th century, the name DYBEVIK gained further recognition when Kristoffer Dybevik, born in 1538 in Bergen, became a respected shipwright and naval architect. He was renowned for his innovative ship designs and contributions to Norway's maritime industry.
Another notable figure bearing the DYBEVIK surname was Ingrid Dybevik, born in 1672 in Trondheim. She was a skilled weaver and textile artist, known for her intricate tapestries and embroidery work, which adorned many prominent homes and churches throughout Norway during her lifetime.
In the 19th century, Nils Dybevik, born in 1827 in Ålesund, was a respected educator and author. He wrote several influential textbooks on Norwegian language and literature, which were widely used in schools across the country.
Lastly, Hans Dybevik, born in 1892 in Oslo, was a renowned architect and urban planner. He played a pivotal role in the reconstruction and development of Oslo after the devastating fires of the early 20th century, shaping the city's modern architectural landscape.
While the DYBEVIK surname may have evolved from various local spelling variations, such as Dybvik or Dypevik, its roots can be traced back to the coastal regions of Norway, where it originated as a descriptor for individuals residing near deep inlets or bays.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Dybevik
Among Census respondents with the surname Dybevik, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.6%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Dybevik 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 Dybevik surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White89.3% · 108
- Hispanic or Latino6.6% · 8
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.7% · 2
- Black or African American0.8% · 1
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.8% · 1
- Two or more races0.8% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Dybevik
Dybevik appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#147,253
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 112
-3 bearers (-2.6%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 12,324 places
2020
#141,309
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 121
+9 bearers (+8.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 5,944 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #134,929 | 115 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #147,253 | 112 | 0.04 | -3 bearers (-2.6%) | Down 12,324 places |
| 2020 | #141,309 | 121 | 0.04 | +9 bearers (+8.0%) | Up 5,944 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 Dybevik 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 | #147,253 | #141,309 | 4.0% |
| Count | 112 | 121 | 8.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | 1.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Dybevik bearers went from 112 to 121 (+8.0% change). The surname moved up 5,944 positions in the national ranking, going from #147,253 to #141,309.
FAQ
Dybevik surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Dybevik?
Name Census estimates that about 139 living Americans carry the surname Dybevik. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,465,859 residents.
How common is Dybevik?
Dybevik ranks #141,309 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 121 people with the surname Dybevik. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (139), 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 Dybevik.
Has Dybevik become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Dybevik went from 112 recorded bearers to 121. That is an increase of 9 (+8.0%). In the national ranking it rose from #147,253 to #141,309.
What does the Census say about the background of Dybevik?
Among Census respondents with the surname Dybevik, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.6%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.7%). 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 Dybevik in the 2020 Census, accounting for 89.3% (108 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Dybevik appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (89.3%), Hispanic (6.6%), Asian/Pacific Islander (1.7%). 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 Dybevik (2000, 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 Dybevik mean?
A locational surname referring to someone who lived near a small bay or inlet. 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 Dybevik (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 Americans have the surname Dybevik?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.