Explore the Family Name Derfler
The meaning of Derfler
German (mainly Austria): variant of Dörfler (see Doerfler) and, in North America, probably also an altered form of this.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Derfler in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Derfler saw a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked at 87,348, but jumped to 78,567 in 2010, marking a 10.05% increase. The number of people carrying this family name also increased from 198 to 243 during the same period, indicating a 22.73% growth. The proportion of Derflers per 100,000 people also rose by 14.29%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #87,348 | #78,567 | 10.05% |
| Count | 198 | 243 | 22.73% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.08 | 14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Derfler
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that there were some shifts in the ethnicity associated with the surname Derfler. In 2000, almost all individuals with the Derfler surname identified as White (94.44%). By 2010, this percentage had slightly decreased to 91.77%. Also noteworthy is the emergence of Asian/Pacific Islander representation among the Derfler population, which accounted for 2.06% in 2010, up from zero in 2000. Additionally, the percentage of Hispanic individuals with the last name Derfler increased from 3.54% to 4.53% over the decade. There were no individuals who identified as Black, Two or more races, or American Indian and Alaskan Native among those bearing the surname Derfler in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.44% | 91.77% | -2.83% |
| Hispanic | 3.54% | 4.53% | 27.97% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2.06% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |