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

Dietzel, 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 Dietzel surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dietzel in America

Dietzel is the 19456th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dietzel surname appeared 1,389 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 Dietzel.

We can also compare 2010 data for Dietzel 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 Dietzel

The surname Dietzel originated in Germany during the late medieval period, around the 13th century. It is derived from the Germanic personal name Dietrich or Theodoric, which means "ruler of the people" or "leader of the tribe." The name Dietzel is a diminutive form of this name, often used to distinguish different branches of the same family.

The earliest known record of the name Dietzel can be found in the German region of Bavaria, where it was commonly used in various spellings such as Dietzl, Dietzell, and Dietzlen. Some historical records suggest that the name might have been associated with certain occupations or professions, such as bakers or millers, as the word "Dietzel" was sometimes used to refer to a type of bread or pastry.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname Dietzel was Johann Dietzel, a prominent German theologian and mathematician who lived from 1504 to 1551. He was a professor at the University of Leipzig and is known for his contributions to the study of mathematics and astronomy.

Another notable person with the surname Dietzel was Hans Dietzel, a German painter and engraver who lived from 1539 to 1604. He was known for his religious paintings and engravings, many of which can still be found in churches and museums throughout Germany.

In the 17th century, the name Dietzel appeared in various records and documents related to the Thirty Years' War, which ravaged much of central Europe between 1618 and 1648. Some historical accounts mention soldiers and mercenaries with the surname Dietzel who participated in various battles and campaigns during this conflict.

During the 19th century, the name Dietzel gained prominence in the field of music. August Dietzel (1823-1882) was a German composer and conductor who worked in various opera houses and theaters across Europe. His compositions included operas, symphonies, and other orchestral works.

Another notable figure with the surname Dietzel was Georg Dietzel (1826-1899), a German economist and philosopher who made significant contributions to the study of political economy and social theory. He was a professor at the University of Berlin and wrote several influential works on topics such as socialism, capitalism, and the role of the state in economic affairs.

Throughout its history, the surname Dietzel has been associated with various places and regions within Germany, including Bavaria, Saxony, and other parts of central and eastern Germany. While the name has spread to other parts of the world through migration and immigration, its roots can be traced back to the Germanic regions of medieval and early modern Europe.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dietzel

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

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

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