Explore the Family Name Dettinger
The meaning of Dettinger
German: habitational name for someone from any of numerous places called Dettingen.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Dettinger in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Dettinger has seen a decline over 10 years. In 2000, Dettinger was ranked 39,176th most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010 it had dropped to 55,386th, a significant decrease of 41.38%. The number of people with the Dettinger surname also diminished from 529 in 2000 to 371 in 2010, a 29.87% reduction. Furthermore, the proportion of Dettingers per 100,000 individuals declined by 35%, going down from 0.2 in 2000 to 0.13 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,176 | #55,386 | -41.38% |
| Count | 529 | 371 | -29.87% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.13 | -35% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dettinger
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that nearly all individuals with the Dettinger surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. This group made up 97.16% of all Dettingers in 2000 and increased slightly to 97.84% in 2010. No Dettingers identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. There was a small percentage (1.13%) who identified as having two or more races in 2000, but this measurement was not present in the 2010 data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.16% | 97.84% | 0.7% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.13% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |