Explore the Family Name Dillner
The meaning of Dillner
German (Saxony): metronymic from a shortened form of the medieval female personal name Odilia (see Dilg). Some characteristic forenames: German Gerhard, Helmut.
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How common is the last name Dillner in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Dillner has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the years. In 2000, Dillner was ranked the 62,961st most popular surname, but by 2010, its rank had dropped to 66,931, marking a 6.31% change in rank. The number of individuals with this last name also dipped slightly from 297 in 2000 to 295 in 2010, indicating a minor decline of 0.67%. Furthermore, the proportion of people named Dillner per 100,000 decreased by 9.09%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,961 | #66,931 | -6.31% |
| Count | 297 | 295 | -0.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dillner
When it comes to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that individuals with the surname Dillner predominantly identify as White. In 2000, 99.33% of Dillners identified as White, however, this percentage slightly decreased to 97.63% in 2010, a change of -1.71%. There were no recorded instances of Dillners identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010. There were also no recorded cases of individuals with this surname identifying with two or more races in the given timeframe.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.33% | 97.63% | -1.71% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |