Explore the Family Name Diersen
The meaning of Diersen
North German and Dutch (northeastern Netherlands): variant of Diers. Some characteristic forenames: German Armin.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Diersen in the United States?
The surname Diersen, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, experienced a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 60,706 in popularity but fell to 62,714 by 2010, indicating a 3.31% drop. However, there was a small increase in people carrying this last name, with 310 counts in 2000 and 319 counts in 2010, which represents a rise of approximately 2.9%. The proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.11 over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,706 | #62,714 | -3.31% |
| Count | 310 | 319 | 2.9% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Diersen
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Diersen, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that most bearers of this name identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, making up 95.48% and 95.30% respectively, with a marginal dip of 0.19%. The percentage of those who reported their ethnicity as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased by 16.81%, from 2.26% in 2000 to 1.88% in 2010. There were no individuals who identified as belonging to two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years. Interestingly, there was an emergence of Hispanic identification, which represented 2.19% of the Diersens in 2010, in contrast to zero percent in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.48% | 95.3% | -0.19% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.19% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.26% | 1.88% | -16.81% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |