2000
#134,037
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 116
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Dietmeyer
An old German surname referring to a person or family with an occupation related to dieting, food, or meal preparation.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 139 Americans carry the last name Dietmeyer. That puts it at #141,309 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,465,859 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Dietmeyer surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
139
1 in 2,465,859
Census rank
#141,309
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
121
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 121 bearers of the surname Dietmeyer in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 141309th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Dietmeyer, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.4%. The next largest groups are American Indian/Alaska Native (2.5%) and Hispanic (1.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Dietmeyer
The surname Dietmeyer originates from German-speaking regions of Europe, particularly in Bavaria and Austria, during the late Middle Ages around the 14th century. The name is derived from the Germanic words "Diet," meaning people or nation, and "Meier," which refers to a manager or overseer of an estate or large farm.
One of the earliest known records of the name Dietmeyer appears in the Bavarian town of Landshut in 1412, where a certain Hans Dietmeyer is mentioned as a landowner and wealthy farmer. The name was likely given to individuals who oversaw large agricultural estates or held positions of authority within local communities.
In the 16th century, the Dietmeyer name can be found in various church records and municipal archives across southern Germany and Austria. Notable individuals include Johann Dietmeyer (1505-1572), a Protestant theologian and reformer from Nürnberg, who played a significant role in the spread of Lutheranism in the region.
During the 17th and 18th centuries, the Dietmeyer family gained prominence in the city of Munich, where several members held influential positions within the local government and church. One such figure was Franz Xaver Dietmeyer (1676-1744), a prominent architect who designed several churches and public buildings in the Baroque style.
Another noteworthy Dietmeyer was Maria Anna Dietmeyer (1718-1794), a Benedictine nun and abbess of the Frauenchiemsee Abbey in Bavaria. She was known for her leadership and efforts to preserve the abbey's rich cultural heritage during the tumultuous times of the Napoleonic Wars.
In the 19th century, the Dietmeyer surname spread beyond German-speaking regions as members of the family migrated to other parts of Europe and the Americas. One such individual was Josef Dietmeyer (1821-1891), a skilled craftsman and woodcarver from the Black Forest region of Germany, who later settled in the United States and contributed to the growth of the furniture industry in Pennsylvania.
Throughout its history, the Dietmeyer surname has been associated with various occupations, including farming, theology, architecture, religious leadership, and skilled craftsmanship, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and contributions of those who bore this name.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Dietmeyer
Among Census respondents with the surname Dietmeyer, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.4%. The next largest groups are American Indian/Alaska Native (2.5%) and Hispanic (1.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Dietmeyer bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Dietmeyer surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White93.4% · 113
- American Indian and Alaska Native2.5% · 3
- Hispanic or Latino1.7% · 2
- Black or African American0.8% · 1
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.8% · 1
- Two or more races0.8% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Dietmeyer
Dietmeyer appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#138,304
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 121
+5 bearers (+4.3%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 4,267 places
2020
#141,309
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 121
+0 bearers (+0.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 3,005 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #134,037 | 116 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #138,304 | 121 | 0.04 | +5 bearers (+4.3%) | Down 4,267 places |
| 2020 | #141,309 | 121 | 0.04 | +0 bearers (+0.0%) | Down 3,005 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Dietmeyer surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #138,304 | #141,309 | -2.2% |
| Count | 121 | 121 | 0.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | 1.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Dietmeyer bearers went from 121 to 121 (+0.0% change). The surname moved down 3,005 positions in the national ranking, going from #138,304 to #141,309.
FAQ
Dietmeyer surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Dietmeyer?
Name Census estimates that about 139 living Americans carry the surname Dietmeyer. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,465,859 residents.
How common is Dietmeyer?
Dietmeyer ranks #141,309 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 121 people with the surname Dietmeyer. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (139), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Dietmeyer.
Has Dietmeyer become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Dietmeyer went from 121 recorded bearers to 121. That is an increase of 0 (+0.0%). In the national ranking it fell from #138,304 to #141,309.
What does the Census say about the background of Dietmeyer?
Among Census respondents with the surname Dietmeyer, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.4%. The next largest groups are American Indian/Alaska Native (2.5%) and Hispanic (1.7%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Dietmeyer in the 2020 Census, accounting for 93.4% (113 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Dietmeyer appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (93.4%), American Indian/Alaska Native (2.5%), Hispanic (1.7%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Dietmeyer (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Dietmeyer mean?
An old German surname referring to a person or family with an occupation related to dieting, food, or meal preparation. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Dietmeyer (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the surname Dietmeyer?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.