Explore the Family Name Detjen
The meaning of Detjen
North German and East Frisian: from a Frisian-Low German pet form of the personal name Dethard (see Detert). Some characteristic forenames: German Dieter, Katharina, Reinhold.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Detjen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Detjen has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 44,103 in terms of popularity but dropped to 57,781 by 2010, marking a decrease of 31.01%. The number of individuals with the Detjen surname also reduced from 460 in 2000 to 352 in 2010, indicating a 23.48% decline. Consequently, the proportion of this surname per 100,000 people decreased by 29.41%, moving from 0.17 in 2000 to 0.12 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,103 | #57,781 | -31.01% |
| Count | 460 | 352 | -23.48% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.12 | -29.41% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Detjen
With regards to ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the Detjen surname identify as White, although the percentage decreased slightly from 96.30% in 2000 to 93.18% in 2010. Interestingly, there was a marked increase in the percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic, which rose from 1.09% in 2000 to 2.56% in 2010. In addition, individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or with two or more races appeared in 2010, while the percentage of those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native declined to zero. There were no individuals with the Detjen surname who identified as Black in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.3% | 93.18% | -3.24% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.56% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.09% | 2.56% | 134.86% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.42% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.09% | 0% | 0% |