Explore the Family Name Dresher
The meaning of Dresher
Americanized form of German Drescher, also found as a Jewish name.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Dresher in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Dresher saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 45,149th and slipped to 50,960th by 2010, reflecting a change of -12.87%. The count of individuals with the Dresher surname also declined from 447 in 2000 to 409 in 2010, a decrease of 8.5%. The proportion per 100,000 people similarly fell by 17.65%, from 0.17 in 2000 to 0.14 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,149 | #50,960 | -12.87% |
| Count | 447 | 409 | -8.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.14 | -17.65% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dresher
On the subject of ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, there was a slight shift in the ethnic identities associated with the Dresher surname from 2000 to 2010. While no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year, there was a notable change among those who identified as White and Hispanic. The percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased slightly from 96.64% in 2000 to 94.62% in 2010, a change of -2.09%. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic rose by 20.09%, from 2.24% in 2000 to 2.69% in 2010. Additionally, a new category emerged in 2010, with 2.20% of individuals identifying as being of two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.64% | 94.62% | -2.09% |
| Hispanic | 2.24% | 2.69% | 20.09% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.2% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |