Explore the Family Name De Moor
The meaning of De Moor
Flemish (also Demoor) and Dutch: nickname, with the definite article de ‘the’, for a man of swarthy complexion, from Middle Dutch moor ‘Moor’, or a topographic or habitational name referring to a house named In de Moor (‘In the Moor’), distinguished by the sign of a Moor. This surname is also found in France (mainly Nord). Compare Demore and Moor.
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How common is the last name De Moor in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname De Moor has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, De Moor ranked 82,344th in terms of frequency and this ranking rose to 82,044th in 2010, indicating a subtle growth of 0.36%. The count also increased from 213 in 2000 to 230 in 2010, marking an increase of approximately 8%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #82,344 | #82,044 | 0.36% |
| Count | 213 | 230 | 7.98% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name De Moor
The ethnic identity associated with the surname De Moor also saw some shifts between 2000 and 2010, according to the same Decennial U.S. Census data. The percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased slightly from 92.96% to 89.13%. Those claiming two or more races saw a significant increase, jumping from 3.76% to 6.09%. The percentage of Asian/Pacific Islanders decreased from 2.82% to 2.17%, while the Hispanic representation grew from 0 to 2.61%. There was no recorded change for those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.96% | 89.13% | -4.12% |
| Two or More Races | 3.76% | 6.09% | 61.97% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.61% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.82% | 2.17% | -23.05% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |