Explore the Family Name Decrane
The meaning of Decrane
Americanized form of Flemish De Craene.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Decrane in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Decrane' has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 65,133rd in popularity and had a count of 285 individuals with that surname. However, by 2010, the rank had dropped to 71,478 and the count decreased to 273. This represents a change of -9.74 in rank and -4.21 in count. The proportion of individuals per 100k with this surname also saw a decrease from 0.11 to 0.09, a change of -18.18.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,133 | #71,478 | -9.74% |
| Count | 285 | 273 | -4.21% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.09 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Decrane
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data show a predominance of White and American Indian and Alaskan Native identities among those bearing the Decrane surname. In 2000, 86.32% identified as White and 12.28% as American Indian and Alaskan Native. By 2010, while there was a slight decline to 84.62% in those identifying as White, there was an increase to 13.55% in the American Indian and Alaskan Native category. This represents a change of -1.97 for Whites and +10.34 for American Indian and Alaskan Native. The categories for Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, and Black registered no individuals under the Decrane surname in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.32% | 84.62% | -1.97% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 12.28% | 13.55% | 10.34% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |