Explore the Family Name Dechaine
The meaning of Dechaine
1. Altered form of French Deschênes (see Deschenes). 2. French: cognate of Duchaine and a variant of Dechêne (see Dechene 2). Some characteristic forenames: French Micheline.
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How common is the last name Dechaine in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Dechaine has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 48,196 out of all surnames in the United States, slipping to the 50,564 position by 2010. This represents a drop of nearly 5%. However, the number of individuals carrying the Dechaine name remained relatively stable, growing from 412 to 413 over that decade. Consequently, the proportion of Dechaines per 100,000 people fell by 6.67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,196 | #50,564 | -4.91% |
| Count | 412 | 413 | 0.24% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dechaine
When considering the ethnic identity associated with the surname Dechaine, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals the majority identifying as White, though there was a slight decrease from 97.33% in 2000 to 94.43% in 2010. There was no recorded data for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities during these years. The census of 2010, however, shows an emergence of diversity among those with the Dechaine surname, with 1.21% identifying with two or more races and 2.66% identifying as Hispanic.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.33% | 94.43% | -2.98% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.66% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.21% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |