Explore the Family Name Dentler
The meaning of Dentler
German: nickname for a prattler, Middle High German tendeler.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Dentler in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Dentler saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. It dropped in rank from 36,807 to 39,607, marking a decline of approximately 7.61%. The total count of individuals with this surname also decreased by around 2.97%, from 572 in 2000 to 555 in 2010. Additionally, the proportion of people named Dentler per 100,000 residents fell by 9.52% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,807 | #39,607 | -7.61% |
| Count | 572 | 555 | -2.97% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.19 | -9.52% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dentler
The ethnicity associated with the Dentler surname has shown some changes as well, according to the same Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 95.45% identified as White, but this figure decreased slightly to 94.23% in 2010. There was a substantial increase in those identifying with two or more ethnicities, rising from 1.05% to 1.98%. Similarly, the Hispanic representation also increased from 1.05% to 1.98%. Interestingly, in 2010, 0.90% identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native, which wasn't seen in 2000. However, no one identified as Black or Asian/Pacific Islander in 2010, unlike in 2000 where there was a small percentage (1.05%) that identified as Black.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.45% | 94.23% | -1.28% |
| Two or More Races | 1.05% | 1.98% | 88.57% |
| Hispanic | 1.05% | 1.98% | 88.57% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.9% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 1.05% | 0% | 0% |