Explore the Family Name Deist
The meaning of Deist
German: habitational name from a place called Deisten, near Celle (Hanover).
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How common is the last name Deist in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Deist has experienced a slight decrease over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 38,890 in popularity among surnames in the United States, but by 2010, it had fallen to 40,856, a change of -5.06%. Despite the drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with this surname remained constant at 534 between the two years. The proportion per 100,000 people also reduced from 0.2 to 0.18, representing a 10% decline.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,890 | #40,856 | -5.06% |
| Count | 534 | 534 | 0% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.18 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Deist
When analyzing the ethnicity associated with the surname Deist, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that it is overwhelmingly associated with individuals identifying as White. Both in 2000 and 2010, there were no recorded instances of the surname among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or belonging to two or more races. The percentage of individuals with the surname Deist who identified as White increased marginally from 98.31% in 2000 to 98.50% in 2010, indicating a minor shift of 0.19% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.31% | 98.5% | 0.19% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |