Explore the Family Name Detro
The meaning of Detro
Altered form of Dutro, a surname of German origin.
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How common is the last name Detro in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Detro has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Detro was ranked at 62,236 and by 2010 it had slipped to 63,524, marking a change of -2.07. However, the count, or number of people with this surname, actually increased over this decade from 301 to 314, representing an increase of 4.32%. The proportion per 100k people remained consistent at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,236 | #63,524 | -2.07% |
| Count | 301 | 314 | 4.32% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Detro
On the subject of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with the surname Detro identify as White, though there's been a marginal decrease from 97.34% in 2000 to 96.18% in 2010. Simultaneously, there's been a significant increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 1.66% to 2.87%. The data for Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities were either zero or suppressed (S) for privacy, showing no notable change over the ten-year period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.34% | 96.18% | -1.19% |
| Hispanic | 1.66% | 2.87% | 72.89% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |