Explore the Family Name Derhammer
The meaning of Derhammer
Altered form of German Dürhammer: habitational name for someone from Dürrheim in Baden; -hammer is a common dialect form for -heimer. The surname Dürhammer is very rare in Germany.
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How common is the last name Derhammer in the United States?
The Derhammer surname was ranked 48,109th in popularity in the 2000 Decennial U.S. Census and slipped to 53,419th by the 2010 census, marking a decrease of 11.04%. The total count of people with the Derhammer surname also declined from 413 in 2000 to 387 in 2010, a drop of 6.3%. The proportion of people named Derhammer per 100,000 population likewise decreased from 0.15 to 0.13, or by 13.33%, during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,109 | #53,419 | -11.04% |
| Count | 413 | 387 | -6.3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.13 | -13.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Derhammer
In regards to ethnic identity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the Derhammer surname identified as White, although there was a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010, from 97.82% to 96.64%. In 2010, there was a small percentage (1.29%) who identified as Hispanic, which was not recorded in the 2000 census. There were no individuals with the Derhammer surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.82% | 96.64% | -1.21% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.29% | 0% |
| 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% |