Explore the Family Name Dehler
The meaning of Dehler
German: 1. habitational name for someone from Döhlau in Bavaria. 2. from an old personal name formed with Old High German diot ‘people, nation’.
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How common is the last name Dehler in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Dehler slightly declined between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Dehler was ranked 37,429 in terms of frequency, and by 2010, it had slipped to rank 37,591 — a marginal decrease of 0.43%. However, the actual count of those bearing the surname increased from 560 in 2000 to 592 in 2010, a rise of 5.71%. Despite this increase in raw numbers, when viewed proportionally per 100k individuals, the surname saw a decrease of 4.76%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,429 | #37,591 | -0.43% |
| Count | 560 | 592 | 5.71% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.2 | -4.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dehler
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some shifts for the Dehler surname. The most significant ethnic identity associated with the name is White, which accounted for 97.32% in 2000 and decreased slightly to 96.79% in 2010. The percentage of individuals with the Dehler surname who identify as Asian/Pacific Islander increased from zero in 2000 to 1.18% in 2010. Those identifying as part of two or more races decreased from 1.25% to 1.01%. The percentages of those identifying as Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native were negligible or unchanged, with zero percent recorded in both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.32% | 96.79% | -0.54% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.18% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.25% | 1.01% | -19.2% |
| Hispanic | 0.89% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |