Explore the Family Name Dejohn
The meaning of Dejohn
Americanized form (also De John) of Italian Di Giovanni. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Augustino, Domenic, Santino.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Dejohn in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Dejohn slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 16,119 in popularity and dropped to 17,047 in 2010, a change of -5.76%. However, the count or number of people with the Dejohn surname actually increased from 1,650 to 1,666 during this time period, a slight increase of 0.97%. The proportion of people named Dejohn per 100,000 also saw a decrease from 0.61 to 0.56, a drop of 8.2%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,119 | #17,047 | -5.76% |
| Count | 1,650 | 1,666 | 0.97% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.61 | 0.56 | -8.2% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dejohn
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Dejohn identified as White, making up 94.85% in 2000 and 94% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw the largest increase, rising from 1.76% in 2000 to 2.22% in 2010, a change of 26.14%. Those identifying as Black made up 2.18% in 2000 and slightly decreased to 2.04% by 2010. The percentage of people identifying with two or more races also saw an increase, going from 0.97% to 1.14%. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.85% | 94% | -0.9% |
| Hispanic | 1.76% | 2.22% | 26.14% |
| Black | 2.18% | 2.04% | -6.42% |
| Two or More Races | 0.97% | 1.14% | 17.53% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |