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

Dieterle, 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 Dieterle surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dieterle in America

Dieterle is the 24137th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dieterle surname appeared 1,042 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 Dieterle.

We can also compare 2010 data for Dieterle 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 Dieterle

The surname Dieterle originated in Germany, with its roots dating back to the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Germanic personal name Dieter, which is a short form of the name Dietrich, meaning "people's ruler" or "leader of the people." The name Dietrich is composed of two elements: "diet" meaning "people" and "rich" meaning "ruler" or "leader."

The earliest recorded instances of the name Dieterle can be traced back to the 13th century in various regions of Germany, particularly in the southern states of Baden-Württemberg and Bavaria. It is believed that the name was initially used as a descriptive surname, referring to someone who held a position of authority or leadership within their community.

In the 15th century, the name Dieterle appeared in several historical records, including the Codex Diplomaticus Saxoniae Regiae, a collection of documents related to the Saxon royal family. One notable figure from this time period was Johann Dieterle, a respected merchant and burgher of Nürnberg, born in 1432 and died in 1498.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the name Dieterle spread across various regions of Germany, with several variations in spelling, such as Dieterle, Dieterli, and Dietterle. This period saw the emergence of notable individuals bearing the name, including Georg Dieterle (1534-1601), a renowned theologian and pastor from Strasbourg.

In the 18th century, the Dieterle family established itself in the town of Sulzbach, located in the Black Forest region of Baden-Württemberg. One prominent figure from this time was Friedrich Dieterle (1728-1795), a renowned clock and watchmaker who gained recognition for his intricate timepieces.

As the centuries passed, the Dieterle name continued to spread across Germany and into neighboring countries, with some individuals emigrating to other parts of the world. One such individual was Johann Adam Dieterle (1805-1882), a German-American farmer and pioneer who settled in Ohio, United States, in the mid-19th century.

Throughout history, the surname Dieterle has been associated with various professions and occupations, including merchants, artisans, religious figures, and scholars. While the name may have evolved over time, its origins and connection to the Germanic concept of leadership and authority have remained a part of its heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dieterle

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

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

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