Explore the Family Name Deforrest
The meaning of Deforrest
Americanized form of French Deforest.
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How common is the last name Deforrest in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Deforrest has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. The census data reveals that the rank of the surname moved from 43,955 in 2000 to 45,959 in 2010, marking a change of -4.56%. Despite this drop in ranking, the count of individuals with this surname increased slightly from 462 to 464, showing a growth of 0.43%. However, the proportion of the Deforrest surname per 100,000 people decreased by 5.88% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,955 | #45,959 | -4.56% |
| Count | 462 | 464 | 0.43% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.16 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Deforrest
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides valuable insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Deforrest. While there were no changes in the count for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native, the two other categories saw significant shifts. The percentage of individuals identifying as White declined marginally from 93.29% to 92.46%, marking a decrease of 0.89%. The proportions for those identifying as part of two or more races also dropped by 16.92%. On the other hand, the categories of Hispanic and Black saw increases, with the former growing by 32.82% and the latter up by 39.81%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.29% | 92.46% | -0.89% |
| Black | 2.16% | 3.02% | 39.81% |
| Hispanic | 1.95% | 2.59% | 32.82% |
| Two or More Races | 1.3% | 1.08% | -16.92% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |