Explore the Family Name Deller
The meaning of Deller
1. English: variant of Dellar, a habitational name for a ‘dweller in the dell’, from an agent derivative of Middle English del(l) (see Dell). 2. German: from a short form of a personal name formed with an element cognate with Old English deal ‘proud, famous’. Alternatively, a variant of Delle. 3. French (mainly southwestern): unexplained. This surname, which is also found in Haiti, is very rare in France. Some characteristic forenames: French/Haitian Ludger, Evens, Kettly, Michel, Pierre.
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How common is the last name Deller in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Deller showed a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked the 21,307th most popular surname and by 2010 it dropped to the 22,673rd position, a change of -6.41%. The total count of people with this surname also decreased marginally from 1,146 in 2000 to 1,131 in 2010, a decrease of approximately 1.31%. Accordingly, the proportion of people named Deller per 100,000 also experienced a decline of 9.52%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,307 | #22,673 | -6.41% |
| Count | 1,146 | 1,131 | -1.31% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.42 | 0.38 | -9.52% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Deller
When analyzing the ethnic identity associated with the surname Deller as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, several noticeable shifts occurred between 2000 and 2010. While the majority identified as White (86.83% in 2010, down from 93.11% in 2000), there was a significant increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 1.57% to 4.42%, marking a 181.53% change. There was also an increased representation from individuals identifying as Black, up from 3.58% to 5.57%, and Two or More Races, which saw a jump from 1.05% to 1.77% over the decade. Furthermore, the Asian/Pacific Islander category saw a modest increase of 25.71%, while the American Indian and Alaskan Native category appeared for the first time in 2010 at 0.53%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.11% | 86.83% | -6.74% |
| Black | 3.58% | 5.57% | 55.59% |
| Hispanic | 1.57% | 4.42% | 181.53% |
| Two or More Races | 1.05% | 1.77% | 68.57% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.7% | 0.88% | 25.71% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.53% | 0% |