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

Dittus, 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 Dittus surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dittus in America

Dittus is the 43732nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dittus surname appeared 493 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 Dittus.

We can also compare 2010 data for Dittus 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 Dittus

The surname Dittus is of German origin, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to have originated from the region of Saxony, where it was likely derived from the Old High German word "ditto," meaning "thick" or "stout." This suggests that the name may have been initially used as a descriptive nickname for a person with a robust or sturdy physical build.

In the early 13th century, the name Dittus appeared in various records and documents from the region, often spelled with variations such as "Dittus," "Dittuss," or "Dittusz." One of the earliest known bearers of the name was Johannes Dittus, a landowner in the town of Meissen, mentioned in a land deed from 1245.

The Dittus name has been associated with various places in Germany, including the town of Dittersbach in Saxony, which may have derived its name from the surname itself. Additionally, the name Dittus has been found in historical records from neighboring regions, such as Bohemia and Silesia, indicating the potential migration of families bearing this surname.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the surname Dittus. One such figure was Heinrich Dittus (1592-1667), a renowned German theologian and author who served as a pastor in the city of Leipzig. Another prominent bearer of the name was Karl Dittus (1819-1891), a German architect and urban planner who contributed significantly to the development of Berlin's infrastructure in the 19th century.

In the realm of arts and literature, the name Dittus has also left its mark. Wilhelm Dittus (1876-1944) was a German painter and illustrator known for his landscapes and portraits, while Hans Dittus (1901-1979) was a prominent German writer and poet who explored themes of nature and rural life in his works.

The surname Dittus has also been found in historical records from other parts of Europe, including the Netherlands and Switzerland, suggesting the potential migration of families bearing this name across different regions over time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dittus

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

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

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