Explore the Family Name Detert
The meaning of Detert
North German: from a variant of the Low German personal name Dethard, composed of the ancient Germanic elements diot ‘people’ + hard ‘firm, strong’. Some characteristic forenames: German Gunther, Bernhard, Ewald, Ralf.
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How common is the last name Detert in the United States?
The Detert surname saw a slight fluctuation in popularity between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, it ranked 38,141st in popularity with 546 individuals carrying this last name. By 2010, its rank had dropped slightly to 39,555th, even though the count of individuals increased marginally to 556. This equates to a decrease of 3.71% in rank and an increase of 1.83% in count. The proportion per 100,000 people also declined by 5.0%, dropping from 0.2 in 2000 to 0.19 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,141 | #39,555 | -3.71% |
| Count | 546 | 556 | 1.83% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.19 | -5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Detert
In terms of ethnicity distribution among those with the Detert surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data records some changes from 2000 to 2010. The most prevalent ethnic identity associated with this surname is White, representing 97.07% in 2000 and declining slightly to 94.42% in 2010. The representation of those identifying with two or more races increased by 46.94%, going from 1.47% in 2000 to 2.16% in 2010. Furthermore, there was a notable introduction of individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic ethnicities within the decade, accounting for 1.26% and 1.80% respectively in 2010. However, there were no recorded individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.07% | 94.42% | -2.73% |
| Two or More Races | 1.47% | 2.16% | 46.94% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.8% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.26% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |