Explore the Family Name Dreiling
The meaning of Dreiling
German: 1. from Middle High German drīling ‘third (part)’, possibly denoting a service or tax obligation, and hence a status name, or a triplet. 2. habitational name from Drelingen near Uelzen, Lower Saxony.
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How common is the last name Dreiling in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Dreiling" had decreased slightly between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Dreiling was ranked as the 12,292nd most popular name in the United States, with a count of approximately 2,320 individuals bearing this surname. However, by 2010, this surname's rank dropped to 13,572 and its count to 2,234, indicating a decline of 10.41% in rank and 3.71% in total count. Similarly, the proportion per 100k people also witnessed a reduction from 0.86 to 0.76 during this decade, marking an overall decrease of 11.63%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,292 | #13,572 | -10.41% |
| Count | 2,320 | 2,234 | -3.71% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.86 | 0.76 | -11.63% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dreiling
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the Dreiling surname. In 2000, a majority of individuals with this surname identified as White (95.47%), followed by Hispanic (3.06%). However, over the course of ten years, there were some noticeable shifts. The percentage of those identifying as White decreased to 93.87%, while the Hispanic segment increased to 3.8%. Additionally, the Asian/Pacific Islander group saw a significant increase from 0.26% to 0.67%, making it one of the fastest-growing ethnic identities within this surname. Furthermore, new groups emerged within the Dreiling surname holders such as Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native, representing 0.31% and 0.40% respectively by 2010. The proportion of individuals identifying with two or more races saw a minor decrease from 0.99% to 0.94%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.47% | 93.87% | -1.68% |
| Hispanic | 3.06% | 3.8% | 24.18% |
| Two or More Races | 0.99% | 0.94% | -5.05% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.26% | 0.67% | 157.69% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.4% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0.31% | 0% |