Explore the Family Name Deon
The meaning of Deon
1. Altered form of French Canadian Dion 3 (itself an altered form of French Guyon) and possibly also of French Dion 1 or 2. 2. French (Déon): habitational name, with fused preposition d(e) ‘from’, denoting someone from Eon, an ancient fief in Burgundy. History: Many of the American bearers of the surname Deon are descendants of Jean Guyon du Buisson from France, one of the earliest settlers on the north shore of the St. Lawrence River in New France (see Guyon). Some characteristic forenames: French Leonce.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Deon in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Deon has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 29,390 in popularity, while in 2010 it dropped to rank 30,889, representing a change of -5.1%. The number of people carrying this surname also decreased from 758 to 753, a marginal drop of -0.66%. Similarly, the proportion of the surname Deon per 100k individuals fell by -7.14%, from 0.28 to 0.26.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,390 | #30,889 | -5.1% |
| Count | 758 | 753 | -0.66% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.26 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Deon
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Deon, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, there have been some shifts over the decade. The percentage of individuals with the Deon surname identifying as White increased slightly from 78.23% in 2000 to 79.42% in 2010. However, the representation of the surname within the Black community saw a significant increase of 37.12%, rising from 7.65% in 2000 to 10.49% in 2010. Meanwhile, the share among Asian/Pacific Islanders and American Indian and Alaskan Natives declined significantly by -66.43% and -40.28% respectively. The Hispanic representation also saw a minor reduction from 5.01% to 4.65%. Lastly, those identifying with two or more races remained nearly stable, showing a minor decline of -5.69%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 78.23% | 79.42% | 1.52% |
| Black | 7.65% | 10.49% | 37.12% |
| Hispanic | 5.01% | 4.65% | -7.19% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 4.22% | 2.52% | -40.28% |
| Two or More Races | 2.11% | 1.99% | -5.69% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.77% | 0.93% | -66.43% |