Explore the Family Name Deibert
The meaning of Deibert
German: from a shortened form of an ancient Germanic personal name Theudobert, composed of the elements theud ‘people, race’ + berht ‘bright, famous’. Compare Dibert.
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How common is the last name Deibert in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Deibert has experienced slight shifts over a decade. In 2000, the surname ranked 17,695 in terms of popularity, but it slipped to a rank of 18,106 by 2010, representing a decline of 2.32%. However, despite the drop in ranking, the count of people with the Deibert surname actually increased from 1,461 in 2000 to 1,538 in 2010, an increase of 5.27%. The proportion per 100k also slightly decreased by 3.7%, moving from 0.54 in 2000 to 0.52 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,695 | #18,106 | -2.32% |
| Count | 1,461 | 1,538 | 5.27% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.54 | 0.52 | -3.7% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Deibert
Looking at the ethnicity associated with the surname Deibert according to the Decennial U.S. Census, there have been some changes between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the vast majority identified as White (96.17%) and this figure slightly decreased to 95.25% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased significantly by 28.05%, from 0.82% in 2000 to 0.59% in 2010. Those claiming two or more races saw a rise in representation, increasing by 15.63% from 0.96% in 2000 to 1.11% in 2010. The Hispanic representation also saw a substantial increase of 50.61%, going from 1.64% in 2000 to 2.47% in 2010. Meanwhile, no individuals with the Deibert surname identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.17% | 95.25% | -0.96% |
| Hispanic | 1.64% | 2.47% | 50.61% |
| Two or More Races | 0.96% | 1.11% | 15.63% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.82% | 0.59% | -28.05% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |