Explore the Family Name Deardorff
The meaning of Deardorff
Americanized form of German Dierdorf, a habitational name from Dierdorf, a place near Koblenz.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Deardorff in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Deardorff saw a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 10,638 among all surnames and had a count of 2,762. However, by 2010, its rank had slipped to 11,653, representing a change of -9.54%. Similarly, the count dropped to 2,690 in 2010, marking a -2.61% change. The proportion per 100k also experienced a drop of -10.78%, moving from 1.02 in 2000 to 0.91 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #10,638 | #11,653 | -9.54% |
| Count | 2,762 | 2,690 | -2.61% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.02 | 0.91 | -10.78% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Deardorff
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data depicts that the majority of individuals with the surname Deardorff identified as White, with 96.52% in 2000 decreasing slightly to 95.65% in 2010. However, there was an increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 0.94% in 2000 to 1.49% in 2010, which is a significant increase of 58.51%. The portion identifying with two or more races and American Indian and Alaskan Native saw minor changes, with -3.45% and 9.89% respectively. The data for Asian/Pacific Islander and Black ethnicities were either suppressed for privacy or remained at 0% throughout both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.52% | 95.65% | -0.9% |
| Hispanic | 0.94% | 1.49% | 58.51% |
| Two or More Races | 1.16% | 1.12% | -3.45% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.91% | 1% | 9.89% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |