Explore the Family Name Degraff
The meaning of Degraff
Altered form (also De Graff) of Dutch De Graaf.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Degraff in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity ranking of the surname Degraff has seen a decrease over the past decade. In 2000, Degraff was ranked 11,837 in terms of popularity among surnames in the United States. However, by 2010, the rank had fallen to 13,407 marking a decrease of 13.26%. The count of individuals with this surname also fell from 2,424 in 2000 to 2,273 in 2010, representing a decline of 6.23%. The proportion of people with the surname Degraff per 100,000 population also dropped by 14.44% from 0.9 in 2000 to 0.77 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #11,837 | #13,407 | -13.26% |
| Count | 2,424 | 2,273 | -6.23% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.9 | 0.77 | -14.44% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Degraff
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Degraff has seen some shifts as well, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 88.99% of those with the surname identified as White, dropping slightly to 87.46% by 2010. Over the same period, identification as Hispanic saw significant growth from 1.77% to 3.52%, an increase of 98.87%. Those identifying as Black increased modestly from 5.86% to 6.16%, while the percentage identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native rose slightly from 0.66% to 0.70%. Asian/Pacific Islander representation remained steady at 0.66%, while those identifying with two or more races decreased from 2.06% to 1.50%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.99% | 87.46% | -1.72% |
| Black | 5.86% | 6.16% | 5.12% |
| Hispanic | 1.77% | 3.52% | 98.87% |
| Two or More Races | 2.06% | 1.5% | -27.18% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.66% | 0.7% | 6.06% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.66% | 0.66% | 0% |