Explore the Family Name Ditsch
The meaning of Ditsch
German: probably a variant or an altered form of Dietsch or Titsch, variants of Dietz. Some characteristic forenames: German Fritz, Hans.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Ditsch in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Ditsch has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 67,936 in terms of popularity, while in 2010, it fell to the 73,911th position, marking an 8.8% decline in its ranking. The count of individuals bearing this surname also diminished from 271 in 2000 to 262 in 2010, a drop of 3.32%. Consequently, the proportion per 100k residents decreased by 10%, from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,936 | #73,911 | -8.8% |
| Count | 271 | 262 | -3.32% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ditsch
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of people with the surname Ditsch identify as White. However, there's been a slight decrease in this demographic, with 98.15% identifying as White in 2000, compared to 93.51% in 2010, showing a change of -4.73%. The number of people in the Hispanic category saw an increase from 0% in 2000 to 4.58% in 2010. Other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, and those identifying with two or more races remained at 0% for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.15% | 93.51% | -4.73% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 4.58% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |