Explore the Family Name Dettmer
The meaning of Dettmer
North German: from the old personal name Dettmar (see Dittmar). Some characteristic forenames: German Erwin, Franz, Helmut, Kurt, Raimund.
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How common is the last name Dettmer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Dettmer's popularity saw a slight decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 19,503 in terms of popularity, and this ranking decreased by about 5.45% to 20,565 in 2010. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with the Dettmer surname increased slightly from 1,281 in 2000 to 1,289 in 2010, reflecting a growth of 0.62%. However, when looking at the proportion of people with the surname per 100k, there was a decrease of approximately 6.38%, going from 0.47 in 2000 to 0.44 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,503 | #20,565 | -5.45% |
| Count | 1,281 | 1,289 | 0.62% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.47 | 0.44 | -6.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dettmer
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Dettmer. The majority of individuals with the Dettmer surname identified as White in both 2000 (96.49%) and 2010 (95.03%), although this percentage saw a slight decline of 1.51% over the decade. The percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic grew significantly from 1.95% in 2000 to 2.87% in 2010, reflecting a change of 47.18%. Those identifying as either Asian/Pacific Islander or belonging to two or more races were less than 1% each in 2010, with the former category seeing a new emergence and the latter experiencing a decrease of 14.68% from 2000. No individuals with the Dettmer surname identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.49% | 95.03% | -1.51% |
| Hispanic | 1.95% | 2.87% | 47.18% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.93% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.09% | 0.93% | -14.68% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |