Explore the Family Name Dierker
The meaning of Dierker
North German: variant of Dierks. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Frieda, Otto.
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How common is the last name Dierker in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Dierker has seen a slight shift in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 27,475 in terms of frequency amongst surnames in the United States and rose to the rank of 28,362 in 2010, indicating a decrease in popularity by 3.23%. However, the actual count of people with this surname increased from 826 in 2000 to 842 in 2010, showing an increase of 1.94%. The proportion of people with the Dierker surname per 100,000 residents in the U.S. also fell by 6.45% during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,475 | #28,362 | -3.23% |
| Count | 826 | 842 | 1.94% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.31 | 0.29 | -6.45% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dierker
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals a varied ethnic identity amongst individuals bearing the Dierker surname. In 2000, the majority of individuals identified as White at 96.49%, which decreased slightly to 93.11% in 2010. Those identifying as Two or more races increased significantly from 0.73% in 2000 to 2.61% in 2010. There were no instances of Asian/Pacific Islander in 2000, but this category rose to 1.66% in 2010. Meanwhile, those identifying as Hispanic saw a growth of 30.14% and Black saw an increase of 5.73%. No individuals identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.49% | 93.11% | -3.5% |
| Two or More Races | 0.73% | 2.61% | 257.53% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.66% | 0% |
| Black | 1.57% | 1.66% | 5.73% |
| Hispanic | 0.73% | 0.95% | 30.14% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |