Explore the Family Name Deford
The meaning of Deford
1. Altered form of French Dufort. 2. English: variant of Difford, a habitational name from one or more of the places called from a ‘deep ford’ (Middle English dep + ford, Old English dēop + ford), such as Defford (Worcestershire), Deptford (Kent), a lost Defford in Stanley (Yorkshire), and Dipper in Whitstone (Cornwall).
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How common is the last name Deford in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Deford has slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 12,497th most common surname in the United States, while in 2010, it fell to the 13,153rd position, representing a decline of 5.25%. However, the total count of individuals with the Deford surname increased from 2,275 in 2000 to 2,327 in 2010, showing a rise of 2.29%. The proportion of this surname per 100,000 people also reduced by 5.95%, going from 0.84 in 2000 to 0.79 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,497 | #13,153 | -5.25% |
| Count | 2,275 | 2,327 | 2.29% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.84 | 0.79 | -5.95% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Deford
The ethnicity data acquired from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some changes in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Deford. Between 2000 and 2010, the percentage of Asian/Pacific Islander and those identifying with two or more races declined by 40.35% and 16.11% respectively. A small decrease of 1.46% was noted among those who identify as White. However, an increase in the percentage of people with Hispanic and Black ethnic identities was observed during this period. The Hispanic population rose significantly by 87.12%, while the Black population saw a growth of 33.10%. The proportion of American Indian and Alaskan Native slightly dropped by 6.36%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.76% | 92.39% | -1.46% |
| Hispanic | 1.63% | 3.05% | 87.12% |
| Black | 1.45% | 1.93% | 33.1% |
| Two or More Races | 1.49% | 1.25% | -16.11% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.1% | 1.03% | -6.36% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.57% | 0.34% | -40.35% |