Explore the Family Name Detmer
The meaning of Detmer
North German: variant of Dettmer.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Detmer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Detmer saw a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Detmer was ranked as the 25,356th most popular surname and this rank dropped by about 5.02% to reach 26,630 in 2010. The total count of people with the Detmer surname also decreased marginally by 0.22% from 917 in 2000 to 915 in 2010. The proportion per 100k people also declined by approximately 8.82% indicating the decreased prevalence of the Detmer surname in the United States.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,356 | #26,630 | -5.02% |
| Count | 917 | 915 | -0.22% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.34 | 0.31 | -8.82% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Detmer
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals interesting changes between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of those identifying as white with the Detmer surname fell slightly by 1.71% from 96.40% in 2000 to 94.75% in 2010. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased by 67.69%, albeit from a small base of 0.65% in 2000 to 1.09% in 2010. People with the Detmer surname who identified as having two or more races increased by 55% from 1.20% to 1.86%. A small increase could also be seen in those identifying as Hispanic, up 45.83% from 1.20% to 1.75%. There were no individuals with the Detmer surname who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.4% | 94.75% | -1.71% |
| Two or More Races | 1.2% | 1.86% | 55% |
| Hispanic | 1.2% | 1.75% | 45.83% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.65% | 1.09% | 67.69% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |