Explore the Family Name Dieterich
The meaning of Dieterich
German: variant of Dietrich. Some characteristic forenames: German Otto, Erwin, Heinz, Klaus, Wolfgang.
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How common is the last name Dieterich in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Dieterich has seen a slight decrease between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Dieterich ranked as the 20,744th most common surname in the United States and dropped to 22,421st place by 2010, a decline of 8.08%. The total count of people with this surname also decreased from 1,185 to 1,148 during this period, representing a drop of 3.12%. The proportion of individuals bearing the Dieterich surname per 100,000 people also declined by 11.36%, moving from 0.44 to 0.39.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,744 | #22,421 | -8.08% |
| Count | 1,185 | 1,148 | -3.12% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.44 | 0.39 | -11.36% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dieterich
The ethnicity table, based on the Decennial U.S. Census, shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Dieterich identify as White, although there was a slight decrease from 97.72% in 2000 to 96.17% in 2010. During the same time frame, the percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander remained relatively stable, with a slight increase from 0.51% to 0.52%. There was a notable increase in those identifying with two or more ethnicities, which rose from 1.01% to 1.66%. Additionally, while there were no individuals identifying as Hispanic or Black with the surname Dieterich in 2000, by 2010, 1.31% identified as Hispanic. The data for Black, American Indian, and Alaskan Native ethnic identities remained suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.72% | 96.17% | -1.59% |
| Two or More Races | 1.01% | 1.66% | 64.36% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.31% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.51% | 0.52% | 1.96% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |