Explore the Family Name Dietzen
The meaning of Dietzen
German: patronymic from the personal name Dietz.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Dietzen in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Dietzen has slightly decreased over a decade. In 2000, Dietzen was ranked as the 38,644th most popular surname in the United States. By 2010, it had dropped to the 41,501st position, marking a fall of 7.39 percent. The count of individuals bearing this surname also dipped from 538 in 2000 to 524 in 2010, reflecting a change of -2.6 percent. The proportion per 100,000 people went down by 10%, from 0.2 in 2000 to 0.18 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,644 | #41,501 | -7.39% |
| Count | 538 | 524 | -2.6% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.18 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dietzen
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the Dietzen surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates a shift between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 95.35% of those with the Dietzen surname identified as White, increasing to 97.52% in 2010. During the same period, the percentage of Asian/Pacific Islanders and Hispanics with this surname dropped to zero, from 1.86% and 0.93% respectively. There was no recorded change in the figures for those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native, which remained at zero in both years. The data didn't register any individuals with the Dietzen surname identifying as two or more races in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.35% | 97.52% | 2.28% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.86% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0.93% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |