2000
#18,354
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,392
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.52
Rare Last name
Deitch
A variant of the German surname "Deutsch" meaning "German" or "of German origin."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 1,446 Americans carry the last name Deitch. That puts it at #21,177 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.42 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 237,036 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Deitch 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
1.4K
1 in 237,036
Census rank
#21,177
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.4
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
1.3K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 1,261 bearers of the surname Deitch in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.42 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 21177th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Deitch, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.0%) and Two or More Races (2.5%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Deitch
The surname DEITCH is believed to have originated in Germany, with roots dating back to the 16th century. It is derived from the German word "deich," which means "dike" or "embankment." This suggests that the name may have been associated with individuals who lived near or worked on dikes or embankments.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name DEITCH can be found in the town records of Augsburg, Germany, where a family by the name of Deitch is mentioned in the year 1587. These records provide valuable insights into the early history of the name and its geographical distribution.
As the name spread across Europe, it underwent various spelling variations, including Deitsch, Deytsch, and Dytsch. These variations reflect the regional dialects and linguistic influences of the areas where the name was adopted.
In the 17th century, a notable figure with the surname DEITCH was Johann Deitch, a renowned scholar and philosopher who lived from 1620 to 1692. His contributions to the field of metaphysics and his influential works on the nature of reality earned him widespread recognition during his lifetime.
Another significant bearer of the name DEITCH was Heinrich Deitch, a military leader who served in the Prussian Army during the Napoleonic Wars. Born in 1785, he played a crucial role in several battles against the French forces, earning him the admiration of his peers and a place in the annals of military history.
Moving into the 19th century, the DEITCH name gained prominence in the world of literature with the acclaimed poet and novelist, Anna Deitch. Born in 1822 in Berlin, her poetic works explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition, captivating readers across Europe with her vivid imagery and emotional depth. She passed away in 1888, leaving behind a lasting legacy in the literary world.
Another notable figure from this era was Friedrich Deitch, a pioneering engineer and inventor who lived from 1835 to 1902. His innovations in the field of mechanical engineering, particularly in the development of early steam engines, contributed significantly to the industrial revolution and the advancement of technology.
In the 20th century, the name DEITCH continued to make its mark across various fields. One such individual was Hans Deitch, a celebrated artist and sculptor whose works were showcased in prestigious galleries and museums around the world. Born in 1912 in Munich, his bold and avant-garde style challenged traditional artistic conventions, earning him a place among the most influential artists of his time.
These are just a few examples of the rich history and notable individuals associated with the surname DEITCH throughout the centuries. The name has traveled across borders and cultures, leaving an indelible mark on various aspects of human endeavor, from academia and literature to military and engineering.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Deitch
Among Census respondents with the surname Deitch, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.0%) and Two or More Races (2.5%).
The bar chart below shows how Deitch 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 Deitch surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White92.8% · 1,170
- Hispanic or Latino3.0% · 38
- Two or more races2.5% · 32
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.6% · 20
- Black or African American0.1% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Deitch
Deitch 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
#18,877
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,448
+56 bearers (+4.0%)
Per 100,000 0.49
Rank movement Down 523 places
2020
#21,177
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,261
-187 bearers (-12.9%)
Per 100,000 0.42
Rank movement Down 2,300 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #18,354 | 1,392 | 0.52 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #18,877 | 1,448 | 0.49 | +56 bearers (+4.0%) | Down 523 places |
| 2020 | #21,177 | 1,261 | 0.42 | -187 bearers (-12.9%) | Down 2,300 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 Deitch 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 | #18,877 | #21,177 | -12.2% |
| Count | 1,448 | 1,261 | -12.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.49 | 0.42 | -13.9% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Deitch bearers went from 1,448 to 1,261 (-12.9% change). The surname moved down 2,300 positions in the national ranking, going from #18,877 to #21,177.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Deitch
FAQ
Deitch surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Deitch?
Name Census estimates that about 1,446 living Americans carry the surname Deitch. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 237,036 residents.
How common is Deitch?
Deitch ranks #21,177 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.42 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 1,261 people with the surname Deitch. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (1,446), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.42 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.42 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 Deitch.
Has Deitch become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Deitch went from 1,448 recorded bearers to 1,261. That is a decrease of 187 (-12.9%). In the national ranking it fell from #18,877 to #21,177.
What does the Census say about the background of Deitch?
Among Census respondents with the surname Deitch, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.0%) and Two or More Races (2.5%). 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 Deitch in the 2020 Census, accounting for 92.8% (1,170 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Deitch appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (92.8%), Hispanic (3.0%), Two or More Races (2.5%). 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 Deitch (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 Deitch mean?
A variant of the German surname "Deutsch" meaning "German" or "of German origin." 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 Deitch (0.42 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 are called Deitch?
Want to know how common the surname Deitch is? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.