Explore the Family Name Degrange
The meaning of Degrange
French: habitational name, with fused preposition de ‘from’, denoting someone from Grange, the name of several places in various parts of France; or a topographic name for someone who lived by a granary (see Grange). Some characteristic forenames: French Normand.
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How common is the last name Degrange in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Degrange has seen a slight increase in popularity over the years. In 2000, it was ranked 41,382 and in 2010, it moved up to 41,234, recording a 0.36% change. The count of individuals with this surname also increased from 496 to 528 during the same period, marking a 6.45% rise. The proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.18.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,382 | #41,234 | 0.36% |
| Count | 496 | 528 | 6.45% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.18 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Degrange
The ethnic identity of individuals bearing the Degrange surname shows some changes as well, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2010, the majority identified as White, making up 92.23% of all Degrange's, a slight increase from the 91.73% in 2000. Those identifying as having two or more ethnic identities dropped significantly from 2.82% to 0.95%. There was a small increase in those identifying as Black, up from 4.44% to 4.92%. The census recorded no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Interestingly, there was a new addition in 2010, with 1.52% identifying as Hispanic.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.73% | 92.23% | 0.55% |
| Black | 4.44% | 4.92% | 10.81% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.52% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.82% | 0.95% | -66.31% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |