Explore the Family Name Dier
The meaning of Dier
1. English (Sussex): variant of Dyer. 2. South German: from Middle High German dier ‘wild animal, game’; probably a metonymic occupational name for a hunter, or a topographic or habitational name referring to a house distinguished by a sign depicting such an animal.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Dier in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Dier" has seen a decline in the years between 2000 and 2010. Ranked as the 29,237th most popular surname in 2000, it slipped to the 33,121st position by 2010, marking a decrease of 13.28%. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname dropped from 763 in 2000 to 691 in 2010, a drop of 9.44%. The proportion per 100k also saw a decline of 17.86%, moving from 0.28 in 2000 to 0.23 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,237 | #33,121 | -13.28% |
| Count | 763 | 691 | -9.44% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.23 | -17.86% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dier
In terms of ethnicity, the census data shows some significant shifts among those with the Dier surname from 2000 to 2010. While the majority identified as White (91.90% in 2010, down 2.07% from 93.84% in 2000), there were increases in other ethnic identities. The percentage identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander nearly doubled from 1.05% to 1.88%. Those identifying as Hispanic showed a modest increase from 1.97% to 2.46%. The Black community experienced the largest growth, rising from 2.10% to 3.62%. Meanwhile, the categories for American Indian and Alaskan Native, and Two or more races remained constant at 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.84% | 91.9% | -2.07% |
| Black | 2.1% | 3.62% | 72.38% |
| Hispanic | 1.97% | 2.46% | 24.87% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.05% | 1.88% | 79.05% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |