Explore the Family Name Detherage
The meaning of Detherage
1. English: occupational name for someone who chopped up wood into tinder, Middle English dethewright, from dethe ‘fuel’, ‘tinder’ + wright ‘maker’. 2. Possibly a much altered form of German Dieterich or Dietrich. Some characteristic forenames: German Otto.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Detherage in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Detherage has seen a slight increase from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked at 43,708 and rose to 43,206 in 2010, indicating a 1.15% rise in popularity. The count of individuals bearing this surname also increased by 7.53%, from 465 to 500 people over the decade. However, the proportion of Detherage per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.17.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,708 | #43,206 | 1.15% |
| Count | 465 | 500 | 7.53% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.17 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Detherage
The Decennial U.S. Census data on ethnicity reveals a slight shift in the ethnic identity of individuals holding the Detherage surname from 2000 to 2010. While the majority identified as White in both years, there was a small decrease from 93.33% to 90.00%. The percentage of those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native saw an increase, rising from 2.15% to 3.00%. A new category emerged in 2010 with 1.40% of the population identifying as two or more races. Additionally, a small portion (2.60%) self-identified as Hispanic for the first time in 2010. The percentage of Black and Asian/Pacific Islander remained relatively stable and unchanged respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.33% | 90% | -3.57% |
| Black | 3.01% | 3% | -0.33% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.15% | 3% | 39.53% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.6% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.4% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |