Explore the Family Name Darensbourg
The meaning of Darensbourg
Altered form, under the French influence in LA, of German Arensberg. It is formed with the French preposition de ‘from’, spelled d’ before a vowel. This surname is found mainly among African Americans. History: The progenitor of many of the Darensbourgs was Karl Friedrich Arensberg, a German born in Stettin in Pomerania (today Szczecin in Poland), who arrived in LA in 1721. By 1724, Darensbourg, as he came to be known, was de facto leader of the German colony in LA. Some characteristic forenames: French Andre, Aurore, Camile, Pierre.
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How common is the last name Darensbourg in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Darensbourg has slightly increased in the United States between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Darensbourg was ranked 39,560th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had risen to the 37,993rd position, marking a 3.96% change. The number of individuals with this surname also saw a rise from 523 in 2000 to 584 in 2010, which signifies an increase of 11.66%. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people also slightly increased from 0.19 to 0.2 over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,560 | #37,993 | 3.96% |
| Count | 523 | 584 | 11.66% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.2 | 5.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Darensbourg
In terms of ethnic identity, the Darensbourg surname is predominantly associated with the Black community, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 63.48% of Darensbourgs identified as Black, and although this percentage slightly decreased to 62.67% in 2010, it still remained the dominant ethnicity. Other notable ethnicities associated with this surname include White (20.27% in 2000 and 22.43% in 2010) and Hispanic (7.07% in 2000 and 7.02% in 2010). Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and of two or more races also form part of the Darensbourg name bearers, though they represent smaller percentages. Data for those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native was suppressed for privacy in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 63.48% | 62.67% | -1.28% |
| White | 20.27% | 22.43% | 10.66% |
| Two or More Races | 6.69% | 7.02% | 4.93% |
| Hispanic | 7.07% | 7.02% | -0.71% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.96% | 0.86% | -10.42% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.53% | 0% | -100% |