Explore the Family Name Dysinger
The meaning of Dysinger
Americanized form of German Deisinger, a habitational name for someone from Deising in Bavaria.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Dysinger in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Dysinger has seen a slight decrease in terms of popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it held the rank of 37,688 which dropped to 38,640 by 2010, marking a 2.53% decrease. However, the actual count of individuals with the surname increased slightly from 555 in 2000 to 572 in 2010, indicating a growth of 3.06%. The proportion per 100k also experienced a decline of 9.52% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,688 | #38,640 | -2.53% |
| Count | 555 | 572 | 3.06% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.19 | -9.52% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dysinger
As for ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the Dysinger surname identify as White, making up 96.40% in 2000 and 95.98% in 2010. The data also reveals a noteworthy shift in other ethnicities. Hispanic representation in the Dysinger surname decreased by a significant 46.97%, while the American Indian and Alaskan Native category saw an increase of 35.56%. The percentage of those identifying as two or more races also appeared in the 2010 data. Notably, there was no recorded change for those identifying as Black or Asian/Pacific Islander.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.4% | 95.98% | -0.44% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.22% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.9% | 1.22% | 35.56% |
| Hispanic | 1.98% | 1.05% | -46.97% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |