Explore the Family Name Ditter
The meaning of Ditter
German: variant of Dieter.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Ditter in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname 'Ditter' has seen a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 'Ditter' was ranked 33,653 in terms of popularity, rising to 32,268 by 2010 - an increase of 4.12%. The count of individuals carrying the surname also increased from 639 in 2000 to 714 in 2010, indicating an 11.74% increase. However, the proportion per 100k remained stable at 0.24.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,653 | #32,268 | 4.12% |
| Count | 639 | 714 | 11.74% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.24 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ditter
Turning to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Ditter' is predominately white, although there have been some changes over time. In 2000, 97.34% of people with this surname identified as white, decreasing slightly to 95.52% by 2010. Over the same period, there was a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, moving from 1.25% to 2.66%. A small percentage (1.12%) also reported having two or more races in 2010, which was not recorded in 2000. No individuals with the surname 'Ditter' identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.34% | 95.52% | -1.87% |
| Hispanic | 1.25% | 2.66% | 112.8% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.12% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |