Explore the Family Name Derstine
The meaning of Derstine
Americanized form of Swiss German Thierstein or of its German altered form Dierstein: unexplained. Compare Durstine. History: This is the name of a Swiss Mennonite family, originally from Bern canton (where the name Thierstein is still most frequent), that was in the Palatinate, Germany, in the early 18th century. It was first brought to North America by Michael Dierstein from the Palatinate, who arrived in Philadelphia, PA, in 1732.
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How common is the last name Derstine in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Derstine has seen a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Derstine was ranked as the 25,041st most popular surname with a count of 930, translating to a proportion of 0.34 per 100,000 people. In 2010, its rank rose to 24,260th with an increased count of 1034, further increasing the proportion to 0.35 per 100,000 people. This illustrates a growth rate of 11.18% in the number of people bearing the Derstine surname over this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,041 | #24,260 | 3.12% |
| Count | 930 | 1,034 | 11.18% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.34 | 0.35 | 2.94% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Derstine
When it comes to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Derstine surname identified as White, with a slight decrease from 98.49% in 2000 to 97.78% in 2010. The Asian/Pacific Islander population with this surname also decreased by 26.15%, from 0.65% in 2000 to 0.48% in 2010. Similarly, those identifying as two or more races fell by 11.11% over the decade. Interestingly, there were no Derstine individuals who identified as Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000; however, by 2010, there was a small Hispanic representation at 0.87%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.49% | 97.78% | -0.72% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0.87% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.65% | 0.48% | -26.15% |
| Two or More Races | 0.54% | 0.48% | -11.11% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |