Explore the Family Name Deutscher
The meaning of Deutscher
German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Deutsch, with -er strong adjective ending. Some characteristic forenames: German Erwin, Hertha, Kurt, Siegmund.
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How common is the last name Deutscher in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Deutscher has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 29,481st popular, falling to the 31,482nd position in 2010, indicating a drop of 6.79%. The count of people with this surname also slightly decreased from 755 to 735 during this period, marking a decline of 2.65%. Similarly, the proportion per 100,000 people also fell by 10.71%, from 0.28 to 0.25.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,481 | #31,482 | -6.79% |
| Count | 755 | 735 | -2.65% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.25 | -10.71% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Deutscher
Concerning the ethnic identity associated with the surname Deutscher, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, there have been some noticeable changes between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased from 0.66 to 1.09, showing a growth of 65.15%. Those identifying with two or more races were not recorded in 2000 but made up 1.09% of the population in 2010. The majority still identified as White, however, this decreased slightly from 97.88% to 95.78%. The Hispanic representation saw over a 100% increase, going from 0.93% to 1.90%. However, there were no individuals who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.88% | 95.78% | -2.15% |
| Hispanic | 0.93% | 1.9% | 104.3% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.66% | 1.09% | 65.15% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.09% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |