Explore the Family Name Dejarnett
The meaning of Dejarnett
American French: variant of Dejarnette. Compare Dejarnatt.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Dejarnett in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Dejarnett experienced a slight shift in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it held the rank of 33,380 and slightly increased to 34,272 by 2010, indicating a decrease in popularity by 2.67%. Despite this, the actual count of individuals bearing the surname grew from 645 to 662, an increase of 2.64%. However, when looking at the proportion per 100,000 people, there was an 8.33% decrease, moving from 0.24 to 0.22.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,380 | #34,272 | -2.67% |
| Count | 645 | 662 | 2.64% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.22 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dejarnett
The census data also revealed the diverse ethnic identity associated with the Dejarnett surname. The majority identified as white, accounting for 64.03% in 2000 and decreasing slightly to 62.24% in 2010. The second largest group identified as black, remaining relatively stable with 33.33% in 2000 and a marginal increase to 33.38% in 2010. A noted change occurred within the Hispanic representation, which surged by 210.26%, from 0.78% in 2000 to 2.42% in 2010. Those identifying with two or more races also saw an increase from 1.09% to 1.51%. There were no reported individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicity during both census periods.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 64.03% | 62.24% | -2.8% |
| Black | 33.33% | 33.38% | 0.15% |
| Hispanic | 0.78% | 2.42% | 210.26% |
| Two or More Races | 1.09% | 1.51% | 38.53% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |