Explore the Family Name Dettra
The meaning of Dettra
Americanized form of German Dotterer or Dötterer. Compare Detra and Dettro.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Dettra in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Dettra slightly declined between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked at 98,298, but by 2010, it had fallen to 102,197, representing a change of -3.97. However, the count of individuals carrying the surname increased slightly from 171 in 2000 to 176 in 2010, an increase of 2.92. The proportion per 100k people remained steady at 0.06.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #98,298 | #102,197 | -3.97% |
| Count | 171 | 176 | 2.92% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dettra
Concerning ethnic identity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the vast majority of individuals with the surname Dettra identify as White. In 2000, 99.42 percent claimed this identity, although there was a slight decrease to 98.30 percent by 2010. There were no recorded instances of the surname among individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, those of two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.42% | 98.3% | -1.13% |
| 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% |