Explore the Family Name De Michele
The meaning of De Michele
Italian: patronymic from the personal name Michele, an equivalent of Michael. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Carlo, Antonio, Carmine, Domenic, Pasquale, Pietro, Santo, Vito.
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How common is the last name De Michele in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname De Michele saw a marginal decrease in rank from 24,827 in 2000 to 24,874 in 2010, a change of -0.19%. However, the count of people with this last name increased by 6.27% during this time period, rising from 941 to 1,000. The proportion per 100,000 people dipped slightly by -2.86%, shifting from 0.35 to 0.34.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,827 | #24,874 | -0.19% |
| Count | 941 | 1,000 | 6.27% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.35 | 0.34 | -2.86% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name De Michele
The ethnic identity of individuals bearing the De Michele surname also shifted between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority identified as White, though this percentage decreased from 96.39% to 94.00%. Meanwhile, those identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase from 2.34% to 4.90%. The proportion of De Micheles identifying with two or more ethnicities decreased from 0.64% to 0.50%. There was no recorded change in the proportions identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.39% | 94% | -2.48% |
| Hispanic | 2.34% | 4.9% | 109.4% |
| Two or More Races | 0.64% | 0.5% | -21.87% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0.53% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |