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

Dietiker, 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 Dietiker surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dietiker in America

Dietiker is the 65066th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dietiker surname appeared 305 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 Dietiker.

We can also compare 2010 data for Dietiker 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 Dietiker

The surname Dietiker is of German origin, with roots tracing back to the 16th century. It is believed to have originated from the region of Switzerland, where it was derived from the Germanic word "diet," meaning "people" or "nation." This name is thought to have been initially used as a distinguishing factor for individuals who belonged to a particular ethnic or cultural group.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Dietiker name can be found in a Swiss census record from the year 1548, where a family bearing this surname was documented as residing in the canton of Bern. This early reference suggests that the name had already established itself within the region by that time.

In the 17th century, the Dietiker name gained further prominence when it appeared in various historical documents and manuscripts, particularly those related to land ownership and local governance. One notable example is Johann Dietiker (1592-1669), a prominent Swiss politician and diplomat who served as the mayor of Zurich during the mid-1600s.

As the centuries progressed, the Dietiker name spread beyond the borders of Switzerland, with families bearing this surname migrating to neighboring regions and countries. By the 19th century, individuals with the Dietiker surname could be found across various parts of Europe, including Germany, France, and Austria.

Among the notable figures with the Dietiker surname throughout history are:

1. Hans Dietiker (1876-1957), a Swiss painter and illustrator known for his landscapes and depictions of rural life.
2. Emil Dietiker (1897-1982), a Swiss architect renowned for his innovative designs and contributions to modernist architecture.
3. Katharina Dietiker (1923-2011), a German-born humanitarian and activist who dedicated her life to supporting refugees and promoting human rights.
4. Markus Dietiker (born 1968), a Swiss economist and academic who has served as a professor at various prestigious universities.
5. Gabriela Dietiker (born 1979), a Swiss-born professional tennis player who achieved a career-high ranking of No. 51 in the world.

While the Dietiker surname originated from a specific geographical region, it has since transcended borders and established itself as a name with a rich and diverse history, carried by individuals who have left their mark across various fields and disciplines.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dietiker

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

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

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