Explore the Family Name Delaplaine
The meaning of Delaplaine
French (also De la Plaine): topographic name, with the preposition and definite article de la ‘from the’, denoting someone dwelling on a flat terrain, Old French plain (see Plain); or a habitational name, with the preposition de ‘from’, denoting someone from Laplaine or La Plaine, names of several places in various parts of France. This surname is rare in France.
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How common is the last name Delaplaine in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Delaplaine has seen minor changes over a decade. In 2000, it was ranked 135,837 in popularity with an occurrence of 114. By 2010, the rank had slightly dropped to 141,140, signifying a -3.9 change. However, the count, which refers to the number of individuals with the Delaplaine surname, experienced a minimal increase from 114 to 118, representing a 3.51% growth. The proportion per 100k remained consistent at 0.04 in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #135,837 | #141,140 | -3.9% |
| Count | 114 | 118 | 3.51% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Delaplaine
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Delaplaine surname identify as White. In 2000, this figure stood at 93.86% which saw a marginal rise to 94.07% by 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either of the two census years. Similarly, no individuals reported having two or more races in their ethnicity for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.86% | 94.07% | 0.22% |
| 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% |