Explore the Family Name Deringer
The meaning of Deringer
German: 1. from a short form of an old personal name, a variant of Därr (see Darr). 2. variant of Döringer, a habitational name for someone from Thuringia (see Doering). Compare Derringer.
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How common is the last name Deringer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Deringer has seen a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 37,938 in popularity with a count of 550 people having this last name. However, by 2010, the rank dropped to 54,055 with only 382 individuals carrying the Deringer surname. This represents a decrease of 42.48% in rank and a 30.55% drop in count within a span of a decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,938 | #54,055 | -42.48% |
| Count | 550 | 382 | -30.55% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.13 | -35% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Deringer
In terms of ethnic identity, the Deringer surname was primarily associated with White ethnicity, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 95.82% of Deringers identified as White, dropping slightly to 94.50% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic increased from 1.27% to 1.83% over the same period. Interestingly, the proportion of Deringers identifying with two or more races also rose, from 1.27% in 2000 to 2.09% in 2010, an increase of 64.57%. There were no individuals with the Deringer surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.82% | 94.5% | -1.38% |
| Two or More Races | 1.27% | 2.09% | 64.57% |
| Hispanic | 1.27% | 1.83% | 44.09% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.91% | 0% | 0% |