Explore the Family Name Dearie
The meaning of Dearie
English (Norfolk) and Scottish (Glasgow): variant of Derry. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Disa.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Dearie in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Dearie showed a slight decline in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Dearie ranked 57,849 in terms of commonality amongst surnames, but by 2010, it had slipped to 60,347, a decrease of 4.32%. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of people with the Dearie surname marginally increased from 329 to 334, a growth of 1.52%. The representation of this surname per 100,000 people also dropped by 8.33%, signaling a relative loss in popularity.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,849 | #60,347 | -4.32% |
| Count | 329 | 334 | 1.52% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dearie
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that individuals with the Dearie surname have predominantly identified as White over the years, although there was a slight decrease in this group from 91.49% in 2000 to 87.43% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic experienced substantial growth, increasing from 5.78% in 2000 to 10.18% in 2010, a change of 76.12%. There were no reported instances of individuals with the Dearie surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.49% | 87.43% | -4.44% |
| Hispanic | 5.78% | 10.18% | 76.12% |
| 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% |