Explore the Family Name Dreier
The meaning of Dreier
German, Swiss German, Scandinavian, and Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Dreyer. Some characteristic forenames: German Armin, Ernst, Franz, Fritz, Heinz, Kurt, Udo, Uwe.
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How common is the last name Dreier in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Dreier has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Dreier ranked 14,680 in popularity with a count of 1,857, equating to a proportion of 0.69 per 100,000 people. By 2010, the rank had dropped to 15,995 and the count slightly decreased to 1,815. This represents a change of -8.96 in ranking and a -2.26 change in count, leading to a proportion of 0.62 per 100,000, a decrease of approximately 10.14%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,680 | #15,995 | -8.96% |
| Count | 1,857 | 1,815 | -2.26% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.69 | 0.62 | -10.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dreier
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Dreier identify as White. In 2000, this group accounted for 96.77%, slightly decreasing to 95.87% in 2010. The Hispanic representation saw an increase from 1.56% in 2000 to 2.15% in 2010. Those who identified with two or more races also increased from 1.13% to 1.27%. Interestingly, there was a new appearance in the 2010 census of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, albeit a small percentage at 0.33%. There were no individuals recorded as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.77% | 95.87% | -0.93% |
| Hispanic | 1.56% | 2.15% | 37.82% |
| Two or More Races | 1.13% | 1.27% | 12.39% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.33% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |