Explore the Family Name Deisher
The meaning of Deisher
Americanized form of German Deischer: 1. from Deisch, a short form of an ancient Germanic personal name formed with Old High German tac ‘day’. 2. possibly a dialect variant of Deutscher.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Deisher in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Deisher has seen a decrease over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Deisher was ranked 33,054 in terms of popularity and had been used by 653 individuals. By 2010, its rank dropped to 35,671, with a count of 630 individuals bearing the surname. This represents a negative change in popularity and count by approximately 7.92% and 3.52%, respectively. The proportion of the surname per 100k people also decreased by 12.5% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,054 | #35,671 | -7.92% |
| Count | 653 | 630 | -3.52% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.21 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Deisher
In terms of ethnic identity, the majority of those with the surname Deisher identify as White, with percentages of 98.77% in 2000 and 95.87% in 2010 based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. It is noteworthy that there was a slight increase in diversity among individuals with this surname between 2000 and 2010. Small proportions of Deisher individuals began identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Two or more races, both at 1.11%, and Hispanic at 1.43% in 2010, categories which did not appear in the 2000 census for this surname. Nevertheless, there were no individuals who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.77% | 95.87% | -2.94% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.43% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.11% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.11% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |