Explore the Family Name Deichert
The meaning of Deichert
German: variant of Teichert. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Otto.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Deichert in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Deichert has experienced a decline over time. In 2000, it was ranked as the 58,397th most popular surname in the United States with about 325 individuals carrying the name. By 2010, the rank had dropped to 70,208 with a decrease of approximately 20.23 percent. The total count of people bearing the surname also fell by around 14.15 percent to 279. This downward trend is further showcased by a drop in the proportion per 100k from 0.12 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010, indicating a decrease of 25 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,397 | #70,208 | -20.23% |
| Count | 325 | 279 | -14.15% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.09 | -25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Deichert
In terms of ethnic identity, the data sourced from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the Deichert surname identify as White. In 2000, this accounted for 97.54 percent of the holders of this last name. By 2010, the percentage had slightly decreased to 96.06, marking a change of -1.52 percent. There were no recorded individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native descent with the Deichert surname in either census year. Interestingly, an emergence of Hispanic identity is noted in 2010, which was not present in the 2000 data. Please note that some data was suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.54% | 96.06% | -1.52% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.51% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |