Explore the Family Name Deeter
The meaning of Deeter
Americanized form of German Dieter.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Deeter in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Deeter slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Deeter was ranked 11,684th most common surname in the United States, falling to a rank of 12,476 by 2010. This represented a decrease of 6.78%. Despite this fall in ranking, the actual count of individuals with the Deeter surname modestly increased from 2,460 in 2000 to 2,488 in 2010, signifying growth of 1.14%. However, when looking at the proportion per 100,000 people, there was a 7.69% decline over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #11,684 | #12,476 | -6.78% |
| Count | 2,460 | 2,488 | 1.14% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.91 | 0.84 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Deeter
In terms of ethnicity, as per the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals with the Deeter surname identified as White, although this share dropped slightly from 94.84% in 2000 to 93.85% in 2010. The percentage of Deeters identifying as Hispanic saw the greatest increase during this period, rising by 56.60%. There were also increases among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and those of two or more races, with changes of 11.48%, 31.51%, and 11.04% respectively. Conversely, the proportion of Deeters identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native fell significantly by 67.21% during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.84% | 93.85% | -1.04% |
| Hispanic | 1.59% | 2.49% | 56.6% |
| Two or More Races | 1.63% | 1.81% | 11.04% |
| Black | 0.73% | 0.96% | 31.51% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.61% | 0.68% | 11.48% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.61% | 0.2% | -67.21% |