Explore the Family Name De Roos
The meaning of De Roos
Dutch: from roos ‘rose’ with the addition of the definite article de ‘the’, probably a topographic or habitational name referring to a house distinguished by the sign of a rose, or possibly a nickname for a man with a rosy complexion. Compare De Rose. Some characteristic forenames: Dutch Dirk, Frans, Antoon, Derk.
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How common is the last name De Roos in the United States?
The surname De Roos gained some popularity between 2000 and 2010 according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it was ranked 46,153rd in terms of prevalence, but by 2010, it had moved up to 45,412th place, marking a 1.61% increase. The actual count of individuals with this name also saw a rise during this decade, going from 435 in 2000 to 471 in 2010, an 8.28% change. However, the proportion of people named De Roos per 100k remained constant at 0.16.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,153 | #45,412 | 1.61% |
| Count | 435 | 471 | 8.28% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name De Roos
On the matter of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the De Roos surname identified as White both in 2000 and 2010, though there was a slight decrease from 95.86% to 93.42%. The Hispanic population with this surname increased by approximately 51%, from 2.53% in 2000 to 3.82% in 2010. Interestingly, the census also recorded a small percentage (1.70%) identifying as having two or more races in 2010, a category that was not represented in 2000. There were no changes reported for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.86% | 93.42% | -2.55% |
| Hispanic | 2.53% | 3.82% | 50.99% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.7% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |