Explore the Family Name Deitsch
The meaning of Deitsch
Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Deutsch. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Shalom, Zalman, Aron, Avrohom, Basya, Chaya, Mendel, Mordecai, Shira.
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How common is the last name Deitsch in the United States?
The surname Deitsch is ranked 31,329 in terms of popularity based on the Decennial U.S. Census data from 2010, showing an increase of 2.05% from its rank of 31,986 in 2000. In terms of count, the number of individuals with the surname Deitsch increased by 8.66%, from 681 in 2000 to 740 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.25 between 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,986 | #31,329 | 2.05% |
| Count | 681 | 740 | 8.66% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Deitsch
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Deitsch, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that it is predominantly white, with 97.84% of individuals identifying as such in 2010, a slight increase of 0.19% from 2000. There were no individuals with this surname who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native during both census years. Individuals identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase of nearly 48% from 2000 to 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2010, compared to 1.03% in 2000. Additionally, there was a new category in 2010, with 0.68% of individuals identifying as being of two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.65% | 97.84% | 0.19% |
| Hispanic | 0.73% | 1.08% | 47.95% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.68% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.03% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |