Explore the Family Name Dexheimer
The meaning of Dexheimer
German: habitational name for someone from Dexheim in Hesse or Dechsenheim near Erlangen. Some characteristic forenames: German Armin, Kurt, Wolfgang.
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How common is the last name Dexheimer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Dexheimer has shown a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Dexheimer ranked 36,999 in terms of popularity, but by 2010 it had dropped to a rank of 38,389, a decrease of 3.76%. Despite this dip in ranking, the actual count of people with the Dexheimer surname increased from 568 in 2000 to 577 in 2010, an increase of 1.58%. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, there was a slight decline from 0.21 in 2000 to 0.20 in 2010, reflecting a decrease of 4.76%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,999 | #38,389 | -3.76% |
| Count | 568 | 577 | 1.58% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.2 | -4.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dexheimer
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates some changes between 2000 and 2010 for individuals with the Dexheimer surname. In 2000, the majority identified as White (97.01%), a percentage that saw a small decrease to 96.01% by 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic remained relatively steady around 1.21-1.23%. There were no individuals who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Interestingly, while no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2000, by 2010, this group made up 1.21% of the Dexheimers. Similarly, there was growth in the percentage of individuals identifying with two or more races, increasing from 1.06% in 2000 to 1.21% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.01% | 96.01% | -1.03% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.21% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.06% | 1.21% | 14.15% |
| Hispanic | 1.23% | 1.21% | -1.63% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |