Explore the Family Name Degon
The meaning of Degon
1. English (Devon): probably a variant of Deacon. This form of the surname has died out in England. 2. Indian (Punjab): Sikh name of unexplained etymology.
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How common is the last name Degon in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Degon saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. It ranked 64,186th in 2000 and dropped to 66,371st in 2010, a 3.4% change. However, the number of people with this surname increased by 2.76%, from 290 individuals in 2000 to 298 in 2010. Despite this growth, the proportion of individuals with the Degon surname per 100,000 decreased by 9.09%, indicating a more extensive population growth overall.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,186 | #66,371 | -3.4% |
| Count | 290 | 298 | 2.76% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Degon
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the Degon surname was predominantly associated with individuals who identify as White in both 2000 and 2010; however, there was a 7.88% decrease in this group over the decade. In 2000, virtually no individuals with the Degon surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, or Hispanic. By 2010, these proportions had changed, with 2.01% identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, 3.69% identifying with two or more races, and 3.36% identifying as Hispanic. No Degon respondents identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.9% | 89.26% | -7.88% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.69% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.36% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2.01% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |