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

Dierkhising, 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 Dierkhising surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dierkhising in America

Dierkhising is the 126018th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dierkhising surname appeared 136 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 Dierkhising.

We can also compare 2010 data for Dierkhising 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 Dierkhising

The surname Dierkhising is of German origin, tracing its roots back to the late 16th century. It is believed to have originated in the northern regions of Germany, particularly in the areas around Hamburg and Schleswig-Holstein. The name is thought to be derived from the German word "Dierkes," which was a nickname for the name Dietrich, combined with the suffix "-ing," indicating lineage or descent.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Dierkhising can be found in the parish records of the town of Itzehoe, located in Schleswig-Holstein, dating back to the late 1500s. The name was also mentioned in various land records and property deeds from the same region during the 17th and 18th centuries.

In the 19th century, the name Dierkhising began to appear more frequently in historical documents, particularly in areas like Mecklenburg-Vorpommern and Brandenburg. Johann Dierkhising (1792-1868) was a notable figure from this period, known for his contributions to the field of agriculture and land cultivation techniques.

As the name spread across different regions of Germany, variations in spelling emerged, such as Dierkhising, Dierkheising, and Dierkheisinger. These variations were often influenced by local dialects and regional pronunciations.

One of the earliest instances of the name Dierkhising outside of Germany can be traced back to the late 18th century, when Hans Dierkhising (1765-1842) immigrated to the United States and settled in Pennsylvania. He is believed to be one of the first individuals with this surname to establish roots in North America.

Another notable figure with the surname Dierkhising was Friedrich Dierkhising (1823-1901), a German-born entrepreneur and industrialist who contributed significantly to the textile industry in the city of Chemnitz, now known as Chemnitz-Zwickau.

During the 20th century, the name Dierkhising continued to appear in various historical records, albeit less frequently than in previous centuries. One notable individual was Wilhelm Dierkhising (1892-1976), a German artist and sculptor who gained recognition for his works depicting human figures and landscapes.

While the surname Dierkhising is not among the most common surnames globally, it has left its mark on history, particularly in the German-speaking regions of Europe and in the United States, where many individuals with this name have made notable contributions across various fields.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dierkhising

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

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

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