Explore the Family Name Deere
The meaning of Deere
1. English: variant of Dear. 2. Irish: shortened Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Duibhidhir (see Dwyer).
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How common is the last name Deere in the United States?
The popularity of the surname Deere has seen a steady increase between 2000 and 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Deere was ranked as the 15,889th most popular surname, but by 2010, it rose to the 15,238th spot—a positive change of 4.1%. The count of people with this surname also increased from 1,681 in 2000 to 1,930 in 2010, marking a 14.81% rise. Moreover, the proportion of individuals named Deere per 100k population rose by 4.84% during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,889 | #15,238 | 4.1% |
| Count | 1,681 | 1,930 | 14.81% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.62 | 0.65 | 4.84% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Deere
On the topic of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that individuals identified as White dominate the ethnic identity tied to the surname Deere, though the representation dipped slightly from 69.36% in 2000 to 68.86% in 2010. Those who identified as Black held roughly steady at about 13%, while those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native saw a decrease of 12.91% over the decade. There were significant increases, however, in the Asian/Pacific Islander group (a massive 319.05% jump) and Hispanic group (up by 37.08%). Individuals reporting two or more races also went up by 27.27%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 69.36% | 68.86% | -0.72% |
| Black | 13.68% | 13.21% | -3.44% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 12.55% | 10.93% | -12.91% |
| Two or More Races | 2.2% | 2.8% | 27.27% |
| Hispanic | 1.78% | 2.44% | 37.08% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.42% | 1.76% | 319.05% |