Explore the Family Name Dettmann
The meaning of Dettmann
German: from a derivative of the old personal name Dettmar (see Dittmar and Dittmann, of which this is a variant).
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How common is the last name Dettmann in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Dettmann has seen a slight decrease in popularity over a decade. In 2000, it was ranked 26,876th, dropping slightly to 27,376th in 2010, which translates to a decrease of 1.86%. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased from 850 in 2000 to 882 in 2010, marking a growth of 3.76%. The proportion per 100,000 people declined by 6.25% during this time frame, moving from 0.32 to 0.3.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,876 | #27,376 | -1.86% |
| Count | 850 | 882 | 3.76% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.3 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dettmann
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Dettmann identify as White. In 2000, 97.76% of Dettmanns were White, reducing minutely to 97.39% in 2010. This represents a minor change of -0.38%. A small percentage identified as Hispanic, decreasing slightly from 1.06% in 2000 to 1.02% in 2010, resulting in a 3.77% change. Those identifying as two or more races increased from 0.82% in 2000 to 0.91% in 2010, reflecting an almost 11% increase. It's notable that there were no recorded instances of Dettmanns identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.76% | 97.39% | -0.38% |
| Hispanic | 1.06% | 1.02% | -3.77% |
| Two or More Races | 0.82% | 0.91% | 10.98% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |