Explore the Family Name Derleth
The meaning of Derleth
German: from an ancient Germanic personal name, perhaps composed of Old High German dart ‘spear’ + walt ‘rule’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Derleth in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Derleth" experienced a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 43,157th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had slipped to the 45,495th position, reflecting a drop of 5.42%. The count of individuals bearing the name also decreased marginally from 472 in 2000 to 470 in 2010, representing a slight reduction of 0.42%. This change also led to a decrease in the proportion of the population with this surname per 100k, which fell by 5.88% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,157 | #45,495 | -5.42% |
| Count | 472 | 470 | -0.42% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.16 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Derleth
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Derleth", data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that it is predominantly linked to White ethnicity. In 2000, 98.52% of those bearing the surname were identified as White, dipping slightly to 98.3% in 2010. Hispanic representation among those with the Derleth surname declined by 16.54% within the same period, from 1.27% in 2000 to 1.06% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of the surname among Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native populations in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.52% | 98.3% | -0.22% |
| Hispanic | 1.27% | 1.06% | -16.54% |
| 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% |