Explore the Family Name Defoe
How common is the last name Defoe in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Defoe has seen a slight decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 15,539 while in 2010 it slid down to 15,771, marking a decrease by 1.49%. However, the count of people bearing this surname increased from 1,728 to 1,848 during the same period, an increase of 6.94%, indicating that the proportion of people with this surname per 100k has slightly decreased by 1.56% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,539 | #15,771 | -1.49% |
| Count | 1,728 | 1,848 | 6.94% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.64 | 0.63 | -1.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Defoe
When considering the ethnic identity associated with the surname Defoe, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some interesting shifts between 2000 and 2010. The largest percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased from 72.97% to 67.86%, a change of -7.00%. Meanwhile, those identifying as Black saw an increase from 7.58% to 10.71%, a rise of 41.29%. Individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander also saw a significant increase from 0.29% to 0.49%, a growth of 68.97%. Those identifying with two or more races experienced a notable growth of 60.10%, shifting from 2.03% to 3.25%. The Hispanic representation increased from 1.68% to 2.65%, marking an increase of 57.74%. Lastly, those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native saw a slight decrease from 15.45% to 15.04%, a reduction of 2.65%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 72.97% | 67.86% | -7% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 15.45% | 15.04% | -2.65% |
| Black | 7.58% | 10.71% | 41.29% |
| Two or More Races | 2.03% | 3.25% | 60.1% |
| Hispanic | 1.68% | 2.65% | 57.74% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.29% | 0.49% | 68.97% |