Explore the Family Name Degrasse
The meaning of Degrasse
Altered form of French Canadian Degrâce (see Degrace 1).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Degrasse in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Degrasse has risen between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 39,678 in terms of popularity, while in 2010, the rank improved to 37,544, marking a 5.38% increase. The count of people bearing the surname also rose from 521 in 2000 to 593 in 2010, indicating a 13.82% increase. The proportion per 100,000 people too saw an uptick from 0.19 in 2000 to 0.2 in 2010, showing a 5.26% rise.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,678 | #37,544 | 5.38% |
| Count | 521 | 593 | 13.82% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.2 | 5.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Degrasse
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Degrasse also showed changes between 2000 and 2010 based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 83.69% of those with the surname identified as White, which reduced to 75.72% in 2010, a decrease of 9.52%. Those identifying as Black increased from 11.52% in 2000 to 13.83% in 2010, marking a 20.05% rise. The percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic saw the most significant jump, from 3.07% in 2000 to 7.25% in 2010, a remarkable 136.16% increase. Those associating with two or more races modestly rose from 1.73% in 2000 to 1.85% in 2010. However, no one identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 83.69% | 75.72% | -9.52% |
| Black | 11.52% | 13.83% | 20.05% |
| Hispanic | 3.07% | 7.25% | 136.16% |
| Two or More Races | 1.73% | 1.85% | 6.94% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |