Explore the Family Name Deptula
The meaning of Deptula
Polish (Deptuła): nickname from deptać ‘to tread on something’. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Dariusz, Jadwiga, Karol, Stanislawa, Tadeusz, Wieslaw.
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How common is the last name Deptula in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Deptula has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, Deptula was ranked 26,538 in terms of popularity and had 864 individuals bearing this surname. However, by the year 2010, the rank had declined to 27,898, while the count of people with this surname was nearly unchanged at 860. This represents a change of -5.12 in rank and -0.46 in count. Similarly, the proportion of the Deptula surname per 100,000 people decreased by -9.38, from 0.32 in 2000 to 0.29 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,538 | #27,898 | -5.12% |
| Count | 864 | 860 | -0.46% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.29 | -9.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Deptula
Turning to the ethnicity associated with the surname Deptula, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority identify as white, although there have been some shifts over time. In 2000, about 97.45% of those with the Deptula surname identified as white, but this figure dropped slightly to 95.70% by 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or belonging to two or more races increased during the same period. In 2000, no one with the Deptula surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander; however, by 2010, this figure was at 0.70%. Those identifying as part of two or more races rose from 1.27% in 2000 to 2.44% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic remained fairly steady, increasing minutely from 1.04% in 2000 to 1.05% in 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either the 2000 or 2010 census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.45% | 95.7% | -1.8% |
| Two or More Races | 1.27% | 2.44% | 92.13% |
| Hispanic | 1.04% | 1.05% | 0.96% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.7% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |