Explore the Family Name Deadwyler
The meaning of Deadwyler
Americanized form of South German Dettweiler or of its Swiss German cognate Dettwiler.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Deadwyler in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Deadwyler saw a modest increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 43,798 in popularity, with 464 individuals carrying it. By 2010, the rank had slightly improved to 43,732 and the count increased to 493, marking a 6.25% growth in usage. Despite this increase in numerical terms, the proportion of the population with this surname per 100,000 individuals remained steady at 0.17.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,798 | #43,732 | 0.15% |
| Count | 464 | 493 | 6.25% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.17 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Deadwyler
On the matter of ethnic identity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census revealed some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The largest group identifying with the Deadwyler surname was Black, albeit with a slight decrease from 59.70% to 59.03%. Individuals of White ethnicity made up the second-largest group, also seeing a minor drop from 39.01% to 36.92%. Interestingly, those identifying as two or more races saw a significant rise from 1.08% to 2.43%. There was a new emergence of individuals identifying as Hispanic at 1.62%, whereas Asian/Pacific Islanders and American Indian and Alaskan Natives recorded no presence in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 59.7% | 59.03% | -1.12% |
| White | 39.01% | 36.92% | -5.36% |
| Two or More Races | 1.08% | 2.43% | 125% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.62% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |