Explore the Family Name Detmers
The meaning of Detmers
East Frisian and Dutch: patronymic from the personal name Detmer. Some characteristic forenames: German Fritz.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Detmers in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Detmers fell slightly in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 76,946 in popularity and had a total count of 232, representing about 0.09 per 100,000 people. By 2010, its rank dropped to 84,136 with a count of 223, representing approximately 0.08 per 100,000 people. This means the usage of this surname decreased by 3.88 percent overall during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #76,946 | #84,136 | -9.34% |
| Count | 232 | 223 | -3.88% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Detmers
The ethnic identity associated with the Detmers surname did not change significantly within the same decade as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. The vast majority of individuals carrying the Detmers surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with proportions of 98.71 percent and 97.76 percent respectively. There was no significant representation of the Detmers surname among Asian/Pacific Islanders, those identifying as two or more races, Hispanics, Blacks, or American Indian and Alaskan Natives.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.71% | 97.76% | -0.96% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |