Explore the Family Name De Sutter
The meaning of De Sutter
Flemish (also Desutter): occupational name for a shoemaker or tailor, from Middle Dutch sutter, with the definite article de (see Sutter). Some characteristic forenames: French Alphonse, Antoine, Marcel, Pascal, Remy.
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How common is the last name De Sutter in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname De Sutter ranked 59,611th in popularity in 2000 and 61,123rd in 2010, marking a decrease of 2.54%. The count of individuals with this surname rose slightly from 317 in 2000 to 329 in 2010, an increase of 3.79%. However, when measured as a proportion per 100,000 people, the prevalence of the De Sutter surname fell by 8.33% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,611 | #61,123 | -2.54% |
| Count | 317 | 329 | 3.79% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name De Sutter
The ethnic identity associated with the surname De Sutter also experienced changes between 2000 and 2010, as reported by the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 99.05% of people with this surname identified as White, but by 2010 that figure had dropped to 96.66%, a change of -2.41%. While there were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or More Races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native, the percentage of people identifying as Hispanic increased to 2.13% in 2010, up from 0% in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.05% | 96.66% | -2.41% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.13% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |