Explore the Family Name Detrow
The meaning of Detrow
Variant of Dethrow, a surname of German origin (see Dotterer). Compare Dettro and Dutrow.
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How common is the last name Detrow in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Detrow has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. Ranked 107,565 in 2000, it dropped to 112,568th place in 2010, marking a 4.65% change in rank. However, the actual count of people bearing this surname slightly increased from 153 in 2000 to 156 in 2010, indicating a growth rate of approximately 1.96%. In terms of proportion per 100,000 people, the surname Detrow decreased by 16.67%, from 0.06 in 2000 to 0.05 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #107,565 | #112,568 | -4.65% |
| Count | 153 | 156 | 1.96% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.05 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Detrow
Focusing on the ethnic identity associated with the surname Detrow, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveal that it is primarily linked to White individuals. In 2000, about 98.69% of those with the Detrow surname identified as White, but this percentage saw a slight decrease to 97.44% in 2010. There was no reported change over the decade for other ethnicities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, with percentages remaining at zero in both 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.69% | 97.44% | -1.27% |
| 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% |