Explore the Family Name Dejardin
The meaning of Dejardin
French: variant of Jardin, meaning ‘from the garden or enclosure’.
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How common is the last name Dejardin in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Dejardin held a rank of 64,934 in popularity in the year 2000 and dropped slightly to 66,754 by 2010. This represents a minor decrease of 2.8%. However, the actual count of individuals carrying the Dejardin surname increased by 3.5%, growing from 286 in 2000 to 296 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people also experienced a slight decline of 9.09%, decreasing from 0.11 in 2000 to 0.1 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,934 | #66,754 | -2.8% |
| Count | 286 | 296 | 3.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dejardin
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts over the decade. In 2000, the Dejardin surname was predominantly associated with the white ethnic identity, accounting for 97.20% of the group. By 2010, this figure decreased slightly to 92.91%. Interestingly, the Hispanic representation among Dejardins saw a significant increase of 112.57%, moving from 1.75% in 2000 to 3.72% in 2010. The census also recorded a new category of Dejardins identifying with two or more races in 2010. The percentages of Dejardins identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at zero in both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.2% | 92.91% | -4.41% |
| Hispanic | 1.75% | 3.72% | 112.57% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.36% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |