Explore the Family Name Detering
The meaning of Detering
North German: patronymic from the Low German personal name Deter, see Deter.
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How common is the last name Detering in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Detering has seen a noticeable increase between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the name improved from 79,394 in 2000 to 76,275 in 2010, signifying a change of 3.93%. Additionally, the count or number of people with this surname also grew by 13%, from 223 in 2000 to 252 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion of individuals named Detering per 100,000 people also saw a growth of 12.5%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #79,394 | #76,275 | 3.93% |
| Count | 223 | 252 | 13% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.09 | 12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Detering
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some shifts among people with the surname Detering between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, virtually all (98.65%) identified as White, but this percentage decreased slightly to 95.63% in 2010. However, the data for other ethnic identities reveal minimal changes during this period. For instance, those identifying as "Two or more races" appeared in 2010, making up 2.78% of the total. Meanwhile, no Deterings identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.65% | 95.63% | -3.06% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.78% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |