Explore the Family Name Dilcher
The meaning of Dilcher
German: 1. variant of Dilger 2. 2. habitational name for someone from a place in Hesse named Dillich.
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How common is the last name Dilcher in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Dilcher has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the years. In 2000, it ranked 70,052 and by 2010, it had slipped down to 72,771, marking a decline of about 3.88%. However, despite its fall in rank, the actual number of people bearing this surname increased from 261 in 2000 to 267 in 2010, a rise of 2.3%. The proportion per 100,000 people also dipped slightly, going from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010, showing a 10% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,052 | #72,771 | -3.88% |
| Count | 261 | 267 | 2.3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dilcher
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that most individuals with the surname Dilcher identify as White. This demographic saw an increase from 95.79% in 2000 to 97.38% in 2010. Individuals who identified as Black decreased from 2.68% in 2000 to no recorded percentage in 2010. There was also a new emergence of individuals identifying with two or more races in 2010, accounting for 1.87% of people with this surname. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.79% | 97.38% | 1.66% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.87% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 2.68% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |