Explore the Family Name Derflinger
The meaning of Derflinger
German: 1. (Austria): habitational name for someone from any of several places in Upper Austria named Derfling. 2. variant of Dörflinger (see Doerflinger) and, in North America, (also) an altered form of this. The surname Derflinger is very rare in Germany.
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How common is the last name Derflinger in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Derflinger has seen a slight decrease in the United States between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 49,671st most popular, but by 2010 it had dropped to the 56,836th spot, a change of -14.42%. Additionally, the count of individuals with this surname decreased from 397 in 2000 to 359 in 2010, representing a decline of -9.57%. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased from 0.15 in 2000 to 0.12 in 2010, a drop of -20%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,671 | #56,836 | -14.42% |
| Count | 397 | 359 | -9.57% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.12 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Derflinger
As per the Decennial U.S. Census data related to the ethnic identity associated with the Derflinger surname, there was minimal change noted between 2000 and 2010. The vast majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, with percentages of 96.73% in 2000 and 96.38% in 2010. There was a slight increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 0% in 2000 to 1.95% in 2010. Those identifying as belonging to two or more races saw a decrease from 1.76% in 2000 to 1.39% in 2010. There were no individuals with this surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.73% | 96.38% | -0.36% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.95% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.76% | 1.39% | -21.02% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |