Explore the Family Name Delaire
The meaning of Delaire
Altered form of French Dallaire. History: Bearers of the surname Delaire are mostly descended from one or another of the brothers Jean and Charles Allaire from France (see Allaire).
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How common is the last name Delaire in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Delaire is not among the most common in the United States. In 2000, it was ranked 88,083rd and by 2010, its rank slipped to 94,311th, a decline of 7.07% over a decade. The number of individuals with this surname also slightly decreased from 196 in 2000 to 194 in 2010, indicating a reduction rate of 1.02%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.07.
2000 | 2010 | Change | |
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Rank | #88,083 | #94,311 | -7.07% |
Count | 196 | 194 | -1.02% |
Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Delaire
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Delaire has seen minor fluctuations between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In both years, there were no identified individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native descent. An increase was noted in individuals identifying as two or more races and Hispanic, starting from 0 in 2000 to 2.58% in 2010. There was a slight decrease in the proportion of Whites, from 75.51% in 2000 to 74.23% in 2010. Similarly, the proportion of Blacks decreased from 20.41% to 19.59% during the same period.
2000 | 2010 | Change | |
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White | 75.51% | 74.23% | -1.7% |
Black | 20.41% | 19.59% | -4.02% |
Two or More Races | 0% | 2.58% | 0% |
Hispanic | 0% | 2.58% | 0% |
Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |