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

Dycus, 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 Dycus surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dycus in America

Dycus is the 13916th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dycus surname appeared 2,170 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 Dycus.

We can also compare 2010 data for Dycus 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 Dycus

The surname Dycus has its origins in England, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words "dic" or "dich," meaning a ditch or trench, and "hus," meaning a house or dwelling. This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived near a ditch or trench.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Dycus can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire from the 13th century, where it appears as "de Dicus." This spelling variation provides evidence of the name's evolution over time.

In the 14th century, the Dycus surname is mentioned in the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire, indicating the presence of the family in that region. The name is also found in various historical documents from the 15th and 16th centuries, including parish records and tax records.

Notably, the Dycus name appears in the Visitation of Gloucestershire in 1623, a record of genealogical information compiled by the College of Arms. This suggests that the Dycus family had established themselves as a notable family in the county of Gloucestershire by that time.

Throughout history, several individuals with the surname Dycus have achieved recognition in various fields. One such person was John Dycus (1575-1638), an English politician who served as a Member of Parliament for Gloucestershire in the early 17th century.

Another notable figure was William Dycus (1623-1695), a prominent landowner and merchant in the county of Somerset. His estate, known as Dycus Manor, was a significant landholding in the area.

In the 18th century, Thomas Dycus (1712-1786) was a respected clergyman in the Church of England, serving as the vicar of St. Mary's Parish in Warwickshire for over four decades.

Moving into the 19th century, Mary Dycus (1826-1901) was a renowned author and poet, known for her works exploring themes of nature and spirituality.

Lastly, in the early 20th century, Robert Dycus (1887-1962) was a prominent architect who designed several notable buildings in the city of Birmingham, including the Birmingham Town Hall and the city's central library.

These examples illustrate the rich history and diversity of individuals who have carried the Dycus surname, contributing to various aspects of English society and culture over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dycus

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

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

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