Explore the Family Name Ditmars
The meaning of Ditmars
German: patronymic from Dittmar.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Ditmars in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Ditmars witnessed a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Ditmars was ranked 37,881st in terms of prevalence but fell to the 40,800th spot in 2010, marking a decline of approximately 7.71%. The total count of individuals with this surname also decreased by 2.9%, from 551 to 535 people. Consequently, the proportion per 100k individuals shrank by 10%, diminishing from 0.2 to 0.18 over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,881 | #40,800 | -7.71% |
| Count | 551 | 535 | -2.9% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.18 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ditmars
In terms of ethnic identity, the Ditmars surname showed minimal fluctuations between 2000 and 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. The White population bearing the Ditmars name remained dominant, making up 96.91% in 2000 and 96.82% in 2010, reflecting a minuscule decrease of 0.09%. Individuals identifying as Hispanic accounted for 1.45% in 2000 and increased slightly to 1.5% in 2010. Interestingly, 2000 saw no individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander ethnicity with the Ditmars surname, but this changed in 2010 when they comprised 0.93% of the Ditmars population. Conversely, those identifying with two or more races were present in 2000 (0.91%) but not in 2010. Individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native were not represented in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.91% | 96.82% | -0.09% |
| Hispanic | 1.45% | 1.5% | 3.45% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.93% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.91% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |