Explore the Family Name Diersing
The meaning of Diersing
German: variant of Diersen.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Diersing in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Diersing has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 75,695 and decreased to 104,602 by 2010, a change of -38.19%. The count also declined from 237 people bearing the surname in 2000 to 171 people in 2010, marking a decline of -27.85%. The proportion per 100k people likewise fell from 0.09 in 2000 to 0.06 in 2010, demonstrating a drop of -33.33%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #75,695 | #104,602 | -38.19% |
| Count | 237 | 171 | -27.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.06 | -33.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Diersing
As for the ethnicity associated with the surname Diersing, the census data reveals that the vast majority identify as White. In 2000, 98.73% of individuals with this surname identified as White, slightly decreasing to 97.08% by 2010. However, there were no significant changes in other ethnic identities. For instance, the proportion of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at 0% in both 2000 and 2010. Meanwhile, the number of individuals identifying with two or more races remained stagnant as well. It's important to note that these figures are based on the Decennial U.S. Census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.73% | 97.08% | -1.67% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |