Explore the Family Name De Golyer
The meaning of De Golyer
Variant (also Degolyer) of De Golier, a surname of French origin.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name De Golyer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname De Golyer has seen an increase in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. It rose in rank from 64,008 to 63,524, reflecting a change of 0.76 percent. The count of individuals with this surname also increased during this period by 7.9 percent, from 291 to 314. However, the proportion per 100,000 did not change, remaining steady at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,008 | #63,524 | 0.76% |
| Count | 291 | 314 | 7.9% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name De Golyer
The ethnic identity associated with the De Golyer surname also experienced shifts according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In the year 2000, the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White (94.85 percent), followed by Hispanic (3.78 percent). However, by 2010, the percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased to 91.72 percent, while the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic increased to 5.10 percent. Additionally, people identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those reporting two or more races appeared in the 2010 census, each comprising 1.59 percent of individuals with the De Golyer surname. There were no recorded instances of individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.85% | 91.72% | -3.3% |
| Hispanic | 3.78% | 5.1% | 34.92% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.59% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.59% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |