Explore the Family Name Dettwiller
The meaning of Dettwiller
French (Alsace and Lorraine): of Swiss German origin (see Dettwiler) or a habitational name from Dettwiller in the Upper Rhine area (Bas-Rhin), near Saverne.
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How common is the last name Dettwiller in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Dettwiller has seen slight changes in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the rank of this surname was 114,852, but by 2010 it had slipped to 118,185 indicating a decrease in popularity by 2.9%. However, the actual count of individuals with the Dettwiller surname increased from 141 in 2000 to 147 in 2010, marking an increase of 4.26%. The proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.05 for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #114,852 | #118,185 | -2.9% |
| Count | 141 | 147 | 4.26% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dettwiller
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of people with the Dettwiller surname identify as white. In 2000, about 95.74% identified as white and this figure slightly increased to 95.92% in 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these census years. Similarly, there were no individuals who identified with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.74% | 95.92% | 0.19% |
| 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% |