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

DeRitter, 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 DeRitter surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of DeRitter in America

DeRitter is the 142108th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The DeRitter surname appeared 117 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname DeRitter.

We can also compare 2010 data for DeRitter 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 DeRitter

The surname DERITTER has its origins in Germany, with records of the name dating back to the late medieval period. It is believed to derive from the German word "ritter," which means "knight" or "rider." This suggests that the earliest bearers of the name may have been individuals associated with the knightly class or with occupations involving horses or riding.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus, a collection of historical documents from the region of Saxony, dating back to the 13th century. Here, a certain "Henricus Deritter" is mentioned in a legal document from the year 1271. This indicates that the name was already in use during this time period.

The name also appears in several local records and chronicles throughout the 14th and 15th centuries, primarily in the regions of Saxony, Bavaria, and the Rhineland. For example, a "Johannes Deritter" is mentioned in the town records of Nuremberg in 1387, while a "Konrad Deritter" is listed as a landowner in the village of Oberwesel in the year 1428.

As the name spread across different regions of Germany, it underwent slight variations in spelling, such as "Derytter," "Deryther," or "Derieter." These variations likely reflect local dialectal differences or scribal variations in the recording of the name.

One notable bearer of the name was Hans Deritter (c. 1470-1543), a German goldsmith and engraver who worked in Nuremberg during the Renaissance period. His intricate metalwork and engravings were highly sought after by nobles and wealthy patrons across Europe.

Another figure of historical significance was Gertrude Deritter (1512-1584), a Protestant reformer and author from Saxony. She was a vocal advocate for the education of women and wrote several influential works on religious topics during the Reformation era.

In the 17th century, the name appears in connection with the town of Rittersdorf, located in what is now the German state of Rhineland-Palatinate. It is possible that some individuals bearing the name DERITTER may have originated from or had ties to this locality.

One prominent individual from this period was Johann Deritter (1635-1701), a Baroque composer and organist who served at the court of the Prince-Bishop of Bamberg. His compositions for organ and choir were widely performed and admired throughout central Europe during his lifetime.

It is worth noting that the name DERITTER, while rooted in Germany, has also spread to other parts of Europe and beyond through migration and historical events. However, its origins can be traced back to the medieval and early modern periods in various regions of what is now modern-day Germany.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name DeRitter

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

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 DeRitter 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 DeRitter 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 DeRitter was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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