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

Dettman, 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 Dettman surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dettman in America

Dettman is the 20239th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dettman surname appeared 1,315 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 Dettman.

We can also compare 2010 data for Dettman 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 Dettman

The surname Dettman is of German origin, primarily associated with the northern regions of the country. It is believed to have derived from the medieval German word "dett," which referred to a small hill or mound. This suggests that the name may have originally referred to someone who lived near or on a hill.

The earliest recorded instances of the Dettman surname can be traced back to the 16th century in various German regions, including Saxony and Mecklenburg. One of the earliest known bearers of this name was Hans Dettman, a farmer who lived in the village of Lübben, Brandenburg, in the late 1500s.

In the 17th century, the name Dettman appeared in various historical records, such as church registers and land ownership documents. Notable individuals from this period include Johann Dettman (1605-1672), a respected theologian and author from Rostock, and Christoph Dettman (1635-1701), a prominent merchant from Hamburg.

As the Dettman family spread across Germany and beyond, variations in spelling emerged, including Dettmann, Dettmen, and Dettmann. In the 18th century, the name was found in various parts of Central Europe, with several notable figures bearing the surname. One example is Christian Friedrich Dettman (1718-1783), a renowned architect who designed several churches and public buildings in Saxony.

The 19th century saw the Dettman name gain recognition in various fields, such as academia and the arts. Notable individuals from this period include Ernst Dettman (1808-1875), a German painter known for his landscapes and historical scenes, and Wilhelm Dettman (1856-1925), a respected linguist and professor at the University of Jena.

In the 20th century, the Dettman surname continued to be represented across various professions and disciplines. One notable figure was Karl Dettman (1901-1967), a German-American architect who designed several buildings in New York City, including the Beresford Apartments and the Carlton House.

Throughout its history, the Dettman surname has been carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions, contributing to the rich tapestry of cultural and intellectual life across Germany and beyond.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dettman

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

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

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