Explore the Family Name Decelles
The meaning of Decelles
Altered form of French Decelle. Some characteristic forenames: French Adrien, Amedee, Camille, Cecile, Philippe.
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How common is the last name Decelles in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Decelles experienced a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. In the 2000 census, the Decelles surname ranked 39,111 and had 530 counts. However, in 2010, its rank dropped to 41,579 with a count of 523, showing a decline of 6.31% in rank and 1.32% in count. The proportion per 100k of people with the surname also decreased by 10.0% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,111 | #41,579 | -6.31% |
| Count | 530 | 523 | -1.32% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.18 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Decelles
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Decelles identified as white, although this percentage declined from 90.94% in 2000 to 88.34% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying with two or more races saw a substantial increase of 204.42%. Hispanic representation also increased by 35.40%, while the percentage of American Indian and Alaskan Native dropped by 14.57%. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.94% | 88.34% | -2.86% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 6.04% | 5.16% | -14.57% |
| Two or More Races | 1.13% | 3.44% | 204.42% |
| Hispanic | 1.13% | 1.53% | 35.4% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |