Explore the Family Name Degrate
The meaning of Degrate
Italian: unexplained.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Degrate in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Degrate has seen a rise in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 36,860th among all surnames in the United States, while in 2010 it climbed to 35,345th. This represents an overall increase of 4.11%. In terms of sheer numbers, the count of individuals with this surname increased by 11.56%, growing from 571 in 2000 to 637 in 2010. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 also saw a rise of 4.76% during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,860 | #35,345 | 4.11% |
| Count | 571 | 637 | 11.56% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.22 | 4.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Degrate
The ethnicity associated with the surname Degrate also underwent some changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. While there were no recorded individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identity, the proportion of individuals identifying with two or more races saw a significant increase of 39.14%. The Hispanic representation within this surname also experienced a massive growth of 169.29%. However, those identifying as white reduced by 35.24% and those identifying as black decreased by 3.49%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 91.42% | 88.23% | -3.49% |
| Two or More Races | 3.5% | 4.87% | 39.14% |
| Hispanic | 1.4% | 3.77% | 169.29% |
| White | 3.15% | 2.04% | -35.24% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |