Explore the Family Name Decell
The meaning of Decell
Altered form of French Decelle.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Decell in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname 'Decell' has seen a minor decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname dropped from 73,412 to 77,788 over the decade, indicating a change of -5.96%. However, the number of people carrying this surname remained constant at 246. Consequently, the proportion of individuals with the surname 'Decell' per 100,000 also saw a decline of -11.11%, moving from 0.09 to 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #73,412 | #77,788 | -5.96% |
| Count | 246 | 246 | 0% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Decell
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity tied to the surname 'Decell'. In both 2000 and 2010, there were no recorded instances of this surname among the Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native communities, and those identifying with two or more races. The surname 'Decell' is predominantly associated with the White community, though it did see a slight decrease from 95.12% in 2000 to 94.72% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.12% | 94.72% | -0.42% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |