Explore the Family Name Derrer
The meaning of Derrer
Swiss German: occupational name for a flax or hemp worker, from Middle High German darren, derren ‘to soak flax or hemp’ (to make it pliable).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Derrer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Derrer has seen a slight rise in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Derrer ranked 81,100 in popularity, with a count of 217 individuals bearing the name. By 2010, the surname had moved up in rank to 77,522, showing a 4.41% increase. The count of individuals with this surname also increased by 13.82%, rising to 247. However, despite these changes, the proportion of people with the surname Derrer per 100,000 remained constant at 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #81,100 | #77,522 | 4.41% |
| Count | 217 | 247 | 13.82% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Derrer
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals interesting changes between 2000 and 2010 for individuals with the surname Derrer. In 2000, nearly all (98.62%) identified as White, with no reported individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaska Native. By 2010, however, while the majority still identified as White (91.50%), there was a noticeable shift as some individuals began to identify as either Hispanic or belonging to two or more races, both at 2.83%. There were still no reported individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.62% | 91.5% | -7.22% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.83% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.83% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |