Explore the Family Name Detzel
The meaning of Detzel
South German: 1. variant of Ditzel. 2. possibly an altered form of Dietzel.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Detzel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Detzel saw a minor decline between 2000 and 2010. Ranked 45,482nd in 2000, it slipped to 47,521st in 2010, decreasing by 4.48%. However, the actual count of individuals with the Detzel surname increased slightly from 443 in 2000 to 446 in 2010, marking an increase of 0.68%. The proportion per 100k also decreased slightly by 6.25%, going down from 0.16 in 2000 to 0.15 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,482 | #47,521 | -4.48% |
| Count | 443 | 446 | 0.68% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Detzel
Speaking of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicated some changes between 2000 and 2010. While previously all individuals with the Detzel surname were identified as white in 2000, the 2010 data showed a slight diversification in ethnic identity. White constituted a marginally smaller percentage at 95.52% compared to 98.42% in 2000. Additionally, new categories emerged in the 2010 data: 1.12% identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, 1.35% identified with two or more races, and 1.57% identified as Hispanic. No individuals with the Detzel surname were identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.42% | 95.52% | -2.95% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.57% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.35% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.12% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |