Explore the Family Name Dietl
The meaning of Dietl
German: from a pet form of various personal names formed with Diet (ancient Germanic theud ‘people, race’), as for example Dietrich + the South German diminutive suffix -(e)l. Some characteristic forenames: German Fritz, Helmut, Elfriede, Eugen, Franz, Manfred.
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How common is the last name Dietl in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Dietl has seen a decrease over the years. In 2000, Dietl was ranked 59,769th in terms of prevalence in the United States and by 2010, it had dropped to rank 65,066, marking an 8.86% decrease. The count of people with the last name Dietl also saw a slight reduction - from 316 in 2000 to 305 in 2010, which represents a decrease of 3.48%. The proportion per 100,000 people also reduced by 16.67%, indicating that the overall frequency of this surname in the US population is declining.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,769 | #65,066 | -8.86% |
| Count | 316 | 305 | -3.48% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.1 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dietl
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Dietl, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that it is predominantly linked with individuals who identify as White. As of 2000, 96.84% of people with the Dietl surname identified themselves as White, and this figure slightly decreased to 96.39% in 2010. Interestingly, there was a small but noticeable emergence of Hispanic affiliation with this surname, going from 0% in 2000 to 1.97% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying with two or more races dropped from 1.58% in 2000 to zero in 2010. The percentages for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at 0 throughout both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.84% | 96.39% | -0.46% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.97% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.58% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |