Explore the Family Name Deterding
The meaning of Deterding
North German (Westphalia): patronymic from a shortened form of the Low German personal name Dethard (see Deter).
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How common is the last name Deterding in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Deterding has seen a slight increase in popularity over the years. In 2000, it was ranked as the 35,387th most common surname and by 2010, it had moved up to become the 34,110th most popular. This represents a ranking improvement of approximately 3.61%. During this same period, the number of individuals with this surname also increased from 602 to 666, an approximate growth of 10.63%. The representation of the surname Deterding per 100,000 people also slightly improved from 0.22 in 2000 to 0.23 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,387 | #34,110 | 3.61% |
| Count | 602 | 666 | 10.63% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.23 | 4.55% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Deterding
The Decennial U.S. Census data reveals interesting insights about the ethnic identity associated with the surname Deterding. In both 2000 and 2010, there were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native bearing this surname. However, the majority of the bearers were identified as White, with a slight decrease from 98.01% in 2000 to 97.45% in 2010. There was a small presence of Hispanic bearers of the surname Deterding, which grew from 1.00% in 2000 to 1.50% in 2010. No individuals were identified as belonging to two or more races in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.01% | 97.45% | -0.57% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 1.5% | 50% |
| 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% |