Explore the Family Name De Pew
The meaning of De Pew
Altered form (also Depew) of Depuy, a surname of French origin. History: This surname is listed along with its original form Du Puy in the (US) National Huguenot Society’s register of qualified Huguenot ancestors.
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How common is the last name De Pew in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname De Pew has slightly decreased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 6133rd most popular surname in the U.S., but by 2010, it fell to the 6595th rank, marking a 7.53% decrease in popularity. The total count of individuals with the De Pew surname also fell marginally by 0.27% from 5149 people in 2000 to 5135 people in 2010. Furthermore, its proportion per 100,000 people declined by 8.9%, from 1.91 to 1.74.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #6,133 | #6,595 | -7.53% |
| Count | 5,149 | 5,135 | -0.27% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.91 | 1.74 | -8.9% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name De Pew
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates some shifts between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 95.20% of the De Pew population identified as White, which slightly dropped to 94.24% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased significantly from 0.31% to 0.56%, marking an 80.65% change. Those identifying as two or more races increased by 15.94%. The Hispanic demographic of the De Pew population saw a rise of 28.65% during this period. There was a slight decrease in the percentages of those identifying as Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.2% | 94.24% | -1.01% |
| Hispanic | 1.85% | 2.38% | 28.65% |
| Two or More Races | 1.38% | 1.6% | 15.94% |
| Black | 0.7% | 0.68% | -2.86% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.31% | 0.56% | 80.65% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.56% | 0.55% | -1.79% |