Explore the Family Name Dehlinger
The meaning of Dehlinger
German: habitational name for someone from any of various places called Dehlingen. Some characteristic forenames: German Dieter, Hans, Klaus.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Dehlinger in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Dehlinger saw a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 57,406th most common surname, but by 2010 it had dropped to 58,735th. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with the Dehlinger surname increased by approximately 3.92%, going from 332 in 2000 to 345 in 2010. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 remained constant at 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,406 | #58,735 | -2.32% |
| Count | 332 | 345 | 3.92% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dehlinger
Looking at the ethnic identity associated with the Dehlinger surname, the Decennial U.S. Census revealed some changes between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, nearly all (99.10%) identified as White, with no representation from Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native categories. By 2010, there was a decrease in those identifying as White (down to 95.07%), while the Hispanic category emerged with 2.32% and the "Two or more races" category with 2.03%. There continued to be no representation from the Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native categories.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.1% | 95.07% | -4.07% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.32% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.03% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |