Explore the Family Name De Sales
The meaning of De Sales
Spanish: variant of Sales, with the preposition de ‘from, of’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name De Sales in the United States?
The surname De Sales has grown in popularity over the years, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it was ranked 73,931st and had a count of 244, which translates to 0.09 per 100,000 people. By 2010, the rank had improved significantly to 58,604 with an increase in count to 346 or 0.12 per 100,000 individuals. This signifies a change of 20.73% in ranking and a 41.8% rise in the count.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #73,931 | #58,604 | 20.73% |
| Count | 244 | 346 | 41.8% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.12 | 33.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name De Sales
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of those with the De Sales surname identify as Hispanic. In 2000, their representation was around 74.59%, dropping slightly to 71.68% by 2010. The Asian/Pacific Islander group saw growth from 11.48% in 2000 to 14.16% in 2010. Those identifying as White also saw a marginal increase from 11.48% to 11.85% across the same period. There was no representation from those identifying with two or more races or American Indian and Alaskan Native groups in either 2000 or 2010. However, a small percentage (1.45%) identified themselves as Black in 2010; this group was not represented at all in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 74.59% | 71.68% | -3.9% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 11.48% | 14.16% | 23.34% |
| White | 11.48% | 11.85% | 3.22% |
| Black | 0% | 1.45% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |