Explore the Family Name Ditmer
The meaning of Ditmer
German: variant of Dittmer (see Dittmar).
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How common is the last name Ditmer in the United States?
The Ditmer surname has seen some changes in its popularity over the years, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Ditmer was ranked 38,644th in terms of most common surnames in the United States, but by 2010, it had slipped slightly to 44,193rd. This represents a decline of approximately 14.36%. The actual count of individuals with this last name also decreased during this time period, dropping from 538 in 2000 to 487 in 2010, a decrease of nearly 9.48%. This caused the proportion of people named Ditmer per 100,000 residents to dip from 0.2 in 2000 to 0.17 in 2010, a reduction of 15%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,644 | #44,193 | -14.36% |
| Count | 538 | 487 | -9.48% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.17 | -15% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ditmer
When it comes to ethnicity, the majority of individuals with the Ditmer surname identified as White, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In both 2000 and 2010, the percentage of White people named Ditmer was high, with an increase from 96.65% in 2000 to 97.54% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic decreased slightly from 1.49% in 2000 to 1.23% in 2010. There were a small number of people who claimed two or more races in 2000 (0.93%), but this figure was not present in the 2010 data. The categories for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native all showed no representation in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.65% | 97.54% | 0.92% |
| Hispanic | 1.49% | 1.23% | -17.45% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.93% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |