Explore the Family Name Declue
The meaning of Declue
Altered form of French Duclos.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Declue in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Declue has seen a slight decrease in the United States between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 14,857th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had slipped to 15,278th, marking a decline of 2.83%. However, despite its dropping rank, the actual count of individuals with the Declue surname increased over this decade from 1,829 to 1,922, an uptick of 5.08%. The proportion per 100,000 people saw a minor reduction of 4.41%, going down from 0.68 to 0.65.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,857 | #15,278 | -2.83% |
| Count | 1,829 | 1,922 | 5.08% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.68 | 0.65 | -4.41% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Declue
The ethnic identity associated with the Declue surname also underwent some changes during this time period. Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the highest percentage of Declues identified as White, though this number decreased slightly from 92.62% in 2000 to 90.74% in 2010. Moreover, there was a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 1.04% to 1.93%, marking an 85.58% change. The percentage of Declues identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander also rose significantly, from 0.27% to 0.47%. Those identifying as Black or of two or more races also increased, while the percentage of American Indian and Alaskan Native remained relatively stable.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.62% | 90.74% | -2.03% |
| Black | 2.84% | 3.43% | 20.77% |
| Two or More Races | 2.62% | 2.81% | 7.25% |
| Hispanic | 1.04% | 1.93% | 85.58% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.6% | 0.62% | 3.33% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.27% | 0.47% | 74.07% |