Explore the Family Name Depperschmidt
The meaning of Depperschmidt
German: occupational name for a blacksmith who made metal pots (as opposed to a potter who made clay pots), from a variant of Middle Low German döpper ‘potter’ + Schmidt ‘smith’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Depperschmidt in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Depperschmidt ranked 66,073rd in popularity in 2000 and slightly dropped to 67,747th place in 2010, marking a decrease of 2.53%. The number of people with this surname, however, grew from 280 in 2000 to 291 in 2010, indicating a rise of 3.93%. The proportion per 100,000 remained stable at 0.1 during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,073 | #67,747 | -2.53% |
| Count | 280 | 291 | 3.93% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Depperschmidt
The ethnicity associated with the surname Depperschmidt also changed slightly over the decade according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2010, the majority of the Depperschmidts identified as White, making up a hefty 97.25% up from 95.71% in 2000. This indicates a growth of 1.61%. However, the number of Depperschmidts identifying as Hispanic saw a significant reduction, dropping by 39.86% from 2.86% in 2000 to just 1.72% in 2010. There were no Depperschmidts who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.71% | 97.25% | 1.61% |
| Hispanic | 2.86% | 1.72% | -39.86% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |