Explore the Family Name Dettwiler
The meaning of Dettwiler
Swiss German: habitational name from Detweiler, a village in Zurich canton, or for someone from a farm called Dettwyl in canton Aargau. Compare Dettweiler, Dettwiller, Detweiler, and Detwiler. History: This is one of the variants of the name of a Swiss Mennonite family (see Dettweiler), in North America most commonly spelled Detweiler and Detwiler.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Dettwiler in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Dettwiler has decreased somewhat over time. In 2000, it was ranked 76,946th in terms of prevalence but dropped to 91,221st by 2010, marking a decrease of 18.55%. The actual count of individuals bearing the surname also fell from 232 in 2000 to 202 in 2010, indicating a reduction of approximately 12.93%. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people declined by 22.22%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #76,946 | #91,221 | -18.55% |
| Count | 232 | 202 | -12.93% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.07 | -22.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dettwiler
Regarding its ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals bearing the surname Dettwiler identify as White. This was true for both 2000 and 2010, with figures of 97.84% and 95.05% respectively, showing a slight decrease of 2.85%. During these years, there were no recorded instances of the Dettwiler surname being associated with Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.84% | 95.05% | -2.85% |
| 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% |