Find out how popular the last name Deckert is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Deckert.

Deckert, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Deckert surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Deckert in America

Deckert is the 13397th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Deckert surname appeared 2,274 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Deckert.

We can also compare 2010 data for Deckert to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Deckert

The surname Deckert is of German origin, originating in the Middle Ages, likely around the 13th or 14th century. The name is derived from the German words "Decker" or "Decken," which refer to a roofer or thatcher. It is believed that the name was originally an occupational surname given to individuals who worked as roofers or thatchers, crafting and repairing roofs with various materials such as straw, reed, or wood shingles.

The earliest known records of the Deckert surname can be found in various German regions, particularly in areas such as Bavaria, Saxony, and Thuringia. The name appeared in various spellings, including Decker, Decker, Deckert, and Deckhart, reflecting regional variations in pronunciation and spelling conventions.

One of the earliest documented references to the Deckert name can be found in the Thuringian town of Erfurt, where a certain Hans Deckert was recorded in the city's tax records in the late 15th century. Another notable early reference is the mention of a Jobst Deckert, a master thatcher from Nuremberg, who was recognized for his exceptional craftsmanship in the 16th century.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the Deckert surname. One of the earliest was Johann Deckert (c. 1505-1572), a German theologian and reformer from Saxony, who played a significant role in the Protestant Reformation. Another prominent figure was Bernhard Deckert (1736-1805), a German architect and urban planner who designed several notable buildings in Berlin.

In the 19th century, Carl Deckert (1818-1865) was a German geographer and cartographer, known for his detailed maps and atlases. Similarly, Emil Deckert (1848-1916) was a renowned German sculptor and medalist, whose works can be found in various museums and public spaces across Germany.

Another noteworthy Deckert was Max Deckert (1887-1973), a German actor and film director active during the early 20th century. He appeared in numerous films and directed several productions, contributing to the growth of the German film industry.

While the Deckert surname has its roots in German occupational traditions, it has since spread to other parts of the world through immigration and migration patterns. However, its origins can be traced back to the skilled roofing and thatching craftsmen of medieval Germany, whose legacy lives on in this distinctive surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Deckert

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Deckert.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Deckert was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Deckert has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Deckert was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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