Explore the Family Name Deuster
The meaning of Deuster
German: nickname for a grim or low-spirited person, from Middle High German diuster, duster ‘black, dark, grim’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Deuster in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Deuster saw a slight decrease in rank from 2000 to 2010, moving from 97848 to 101247, a change of -3.47%. However, the count of individuals bearing this surname increased by 3.49%, growing from 172 in 2000 to 178 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.06 over these two census periods.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #97,848 | #101,247 | -3.47% |
| Count | 172 | 178 | 3.49% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Deuster
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the Deuster surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with a small increase of 0.05% over the decade. The percentages for other ethnicities including Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native were either zero or suppressed for privacy in both years. This suggests that the Deuster surname is predominantly associated with individuals of White ethnicity.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.26% | 98.31% | 0.05% |
| 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% |