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

Dieterich, 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 Dieterich surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dieterich in America

Dieterich is the 22421st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dieterich surname appeared 1,148 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 Dieterich.

We can also compare 2010 data for Dieterich 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 Dieterich

The surname DIETERICH originated in Germany during the medieval period, specifically in the region of Bavaria. It is derived from the Germanic personal name Dietrich, which is composed of the elements "diet" meaning "people" and "ric" meaning "ruler." This name was borne by several medieval German leaders and nobles.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname DIETERICH can be traced back to the 13th century, appearing in various historical records and documents from that era. One notable example is the mention of a certain Cunradus Dieterich in a manuscript from the town of Nuremberg, dated around 1290.

During the Middle Ages, the surname DIETERICH was particularly prevalent in the southern regions of Germany, such as Bavaria and Swabia. It was often associated with individuals of noble or aristocratic lineage, as well as those who held positions of authority or leadership within their communities.

In the 14th century, the name DIETERICH appeared in the Codex Manesse, a renowned medieval manuscript containing a collection of Middle High German lyric poetry. This document featured the works of several poets, including those attributed to individuals bearing the DIETERICH surname.

One of the earliest and most notable individuals with the surname DIETERICH was Johannes Dieterich, a German theologian and reformer who lived from 1475 to 1537. He played a significant role in the Protestant Reformation and was a close associate of Martin Luther.

Another prominent figure was Konrad Dieterich, a German humanist and scholar who lived from 1575 to 1639. He was a renowned philosopher and professor at the University of Giessen, contributing significantly to the intellectual discourse of his time.

In the 17th century, Johann Dieterich (1601-1667) was a notable German jurist and legal scholar. He served as a judge and held influential positions in the legal system of the Holy Roman Empire.

The surname DIETERICH also had connections to various place names and locations in Germany. For instance, the town of Dietrichingen in Baden-Württemberg is believed to have derived its name from individuals bearing the surname DIETERICH who once lived or held influence in that area.

Throughout history, the surname DIETERICH has undergone various spelling variations, including Dietrich, Dittrich, and Diedrich, among others. These variations often reflected regional dialects and the evolution of language over time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dieterich

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

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

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