Explore the Family Name Dietzel
The meaning of Dietzel
German: from the personal name Dietzel, a pet form of Dietz.
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How common is the last name Dietzel in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Dietzel has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010, moving from rank 19157 to 19456, which represents a change of -1.56%. The number of people sharing this surname, however, increased by 5.87%, from 1312 individuals in 2000 to 1389 in 2010. Despite the increase in count, the proportion of people with the surname Dietzel per 100,000 individuals decreased by -4.08% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,157 | #19,456 | -1.56% |
| Count | 1,312 | 1,389 | 5.87% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.49 | 0.47 | -4.08% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dietzel
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that there have been some changes in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Dietzel between 2000 and 2010. The largest group remains individuals of White ethnicity, although their percentage decreased from 96.80% to 93.88%. There was a significant increase in the percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic, from 1.07% to 2.74%. Smaller increases were recorded for Asian/Pacific Islander (from 0.61% to 0.86%) and individuals identifying with two or more races (from 0.91% to 1.51%). The census also started recording individuals identifying as Black and as American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2010, both at 0.50%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.8% | 93.88% | -3.02% |
| Hispanic | 1.07% | 2.74% | 156.07% |
| Two or More Races | 0.91% | 1.51% | 65.93% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.61% | 0.86% | 40.98% |
| Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.5% | 0% |