Explore the Family Name Dechert
The meaning of Dechert
German: from Middle High German decher, techer ‘unit of ten’ (from Latin decem). This was a measure used particularly with reference to hides, furs, and parchment; the excrescent -t suggests that this was an occupational name, probably for someone who handled such items. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Otto.
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How common is the last name Dechert in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Dechert saw a significant decrease between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 35,387 but fell to 53,667 in 2010, marking a decline of over 51%. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased by over 36% from 602 people in 2000 to 385 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion of people named Dechert per 100,000 also dropped by 40.91%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,387 | #53,667 | -51.66% |
| Count | 602 | 385 | -36.05% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.13 | -40.91% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dechert
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Dechert identified as white in both 2000 and 2010, though there was a slight decrease of 0.69% over this period. The percentage of Decherts identifying as Hispanic also saw a small drop of 6.02%. On the other hand, those identifying with two or more races increased by 56.9%, although the overall proportion remains low. The census data did not indicate any Decherts identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.51% | 95.84% | -0.69% |
| Two or More Races | 1.16% | 1.82% | 56.9% |
| Hispanic | 1.66% | 1.56% | -6.02% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |