Explore the Family Name Deihl
The meaning of Deihl
Altered form of German Diehl.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Deihl in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Deihl has experienced some changes between 2000 and 2010. The rank for the name Deihl went from 27,105 in 2000 to 28,408 in 2010, which represents a decrease of about 4.81%. However, the total count of individuals with this surname remained steady at 840 people during this same period. This steady count indicates that while the surname's popularity ranking may have slipped slightly, the overall number of people with this surname in the U.S. remained consistent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,105 | #28,408 | -4.81% |
| Count | 840 | 840 | 0% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.31 | 0.28 | -9.68% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Deihl
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that there were subtle shifts within the Deihl surname bearers. In 2000, the majority of Deihls identified as White (95.95%), with some identifying as Hispanic (1.79%) and smaller proportions identifying as Two or more races (1.19%) or Black (0.71%). By 2010, the proportion of Deihls identifying as White had decreased slightly to 94.76%, while the proportions identifying as Hispanic and Black had increased to 2.86% and 1.19% respectively. There was also a new identification of Asian/Pacific Islander in 2010, accounting for 0.60% of Deihls.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.95% | 94.76% | -1.24% |
| Hispanic | 1.79% | 2.86% | 59.78% |
| Black | 0.71% | 1.19% | 67.61% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.6% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.19% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |