Explore the Family Name Dettman
The meaning of Dettman
Americanized form of German Dettmann.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Dettman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Dettman has seen a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 17,899, but by 2010, the rank had dropped to 20,239, representing a decrease of 13.07%. The actual count of individuals with this surname also fell from 1,441 in 2000 to 1,315 in 2010, indicating a fall of 8.74%. Similarly, the proportion of people with this surname per 100k population reduced from 0.53 in 2000 to 0.45 in 2010, marking a 15.09% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,899 | #20,239 | -13.07% |
| Count | 1,441 | 1,315 | -8.74% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.53 | 0.45 | -15.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dettman
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some changes in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Dettman between 2000 and 2010. There was a significant reduction in its association with the Asian/Pacific Islander group, falling from 0.69 in 2000 to zero in 2010. However, the connection with those identifying as two or more races increased by 9.28%, moving from 0.97 to 1.06. Although the majority of Dettmans identify as White (94.98% in 2010), this was a slight decrease from 96.60% in 2000. The percentage of Dettmans identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase of 52.00%, moving from 1.25 in 2000 to 1.90 in 2010. Interestingly, the Black community showed a new association with the name Dettman, increasing to 1.06 in 2010 from zero in 2000. There were no reported associations with the American Indian and Alaskan Native groups in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.6% | 94.98% | -1.68% |
| Hispanic | 1.25% | 1.9% | 52% |
| Two or More Races | 0.97% | 1.06% | 9.28% |
| Black | 0% | 1.06% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.69% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |