Explore the Family Name De Young
The meaning of De Young
Americanized form (translation into English) of Dutch De Jong.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name De Young in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname 'De Young' was ranked 4281 in popularity in the year 2000 and dropped slightly to 4571 in 2010, a decrease of 6.77%. Despite this drop in rank, the number of people with the 'De Young' surname actually increased from 7670 in 2000 to 7759 in 2010, representing an increase of 1.16%. The proportion of individuals with the 'De Young' surname per 100,000 people decreased by 7.39%, from 2.84 in 2000 to 2.63 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #4,281 | #4,571 | -6.77% |
| Count | 7,670 | 7,759 | 1.16% |
| Proportion per 100k | 2.84 | 2.63 | -7.39% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name De Young
In regards to the ethnic identity associated with the 'De Young' surname, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that most individuals with this surname identify as White, although this percentage decreased slightly from 95.74% in 2000 to 94.52% in 2010. Notably, there were increases across all other reported ethnic identities. Individuals identifying as Hispanic saw an increase of 34.78%, while those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander experienced a 24.71% increase. Similarly, those who identified as Black or Two or More Races also saw increases of 15.38% and 31.53% respectively. Lastly, the smallest group, American Indian and Alaskan Native, saw the largest proportional increase, with a rise of 50% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.74% | 94.52% | -1.27% |
| Hispanic | 1.38% | 1.86% | 34.78% |
| Two or More Races | 1.11% | 1.46% | 31.53% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.85% | 1.06% | 24.71% |
| Black | 0.78% | 0.9% | 15.38% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.14% | 0.21% | 50% |