Explore the Family Name Derringer
The meaning of Derringer
Altered form of German Deringer.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Derringer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Derringer has seen a rise in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked at 16,219 and had a proportion of 0.61 per 100,000 people. This figure increased significantly by 2010 with the rank moving up to 15,080 and the proportion per 100,000 people increasing to 0.66. This change in popularity represented an increase of 7.02% in rank and 8.2% in proportion. The total count of people carrying the Derringer surname also saw an increase of 19.41%, rising from 1,638 in 2000 to 1,956 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,219 | #15,080 | 7.02% |
| Count | 1,638 | 1,956 | 19.41% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.61 | 0.66 | 8.2% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Derringer
The ethnicity distribution of the Derringer surname also saw significant changes between 2000 and 2010 as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, a vast majority of Derringers identified themselves as White (96.03%), followed by Hispanic (1.95%), and those identifying with two or more races (0.79%). A small percentage identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native (0.55%), while no Derringers identified as Black or Asian/Pacific Islander. By 2010, there were some notable changes; the percentage of Derringers identifying as White decreased slightly to 93.4%. Meanwhile, those identifying as Hispanic and with two or more races saw increases to 2.4% and 2.04% respectively. The percentage of Derringers identifying as Black and Asian/Pacific Islander also saw a rise, reaching 1.12% and 0.36% respectively. Those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native saw a modest increase to 0.66%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.03% | 93.4% | -2.74% |
| Hispanic | 1.95% | 2.4% | 23.08% |
| Two or More Races | 0.79% | 2.04% | 158.23% |
| Black | 0% | 1.12% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.55% | 0.66% | 20% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.36% | 0% |