Explore the Family Name Dieringer
The meaning of Dieringer
German: 1. variant of Thüringer (see Thuringer). 2. habitational name for someone from Tieringen in Württemberg.
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How common is the last name Dieringer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Dieringer has seen a slight decrease in its overall popularity from 2000 to 2010. The rank of the surname dropped from 21,142 in 2000 to 22,450 in 2010, a decline of 6.19%. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname also decreased by 0.95%, from 1,157 in 2000 to 1,146 in 2010. The proportion of people with the surname Dieringer per 100,000 population also experienced a reduction of approximately 9.3%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,142 | #22,450 | -6.19% |
| Count | 1,157 | 1,146 | -0.95% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.43 | 0.39 | -9.3% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dieringer
In terms of ethnic identity, the Dieringer surname showed some interesting shifts between 2000 and 2010, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. The percentage of individuals identifying as White slightly decreased by 1.49%, while those identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase of 72.53%. There was a notable decline of 28.02% for those identifying as belonging to two or more races. Meanwhile, the presence of Asian/Pacific Islander within this surname group completely disappeared in 2010. In contrast, American Indian and Alaskan Native representation emerged with a 0.44% share in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.76% | 94.33% | -1.49% |
| Hispanic | 1.82% | 3.14% | 72.53% |
| Two or More Races | 1.82% | 1.31% | -28.02% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.44% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.52% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |