Explore the Family Name Depue
The meaning of Depue
Altered form of French Dupuy. Compare Depoe and Depugh.
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How common is the last name Depue in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Depue fluctuated between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Depue ranked as the 16,001st most common surname, but by 2010, it dropped slightly to the 16,848th position, signifying a 5.29% decrease in rank. However, the count for individuals with this surname saw a marginal increase of 1.68%, from 1666 in 2000 to 1694 in 2010. The proportion of people bearing this surname per 100,000 also witnessed a reduction of 8.06% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,001 | #16,848 | -5.29% |
| Count | 1,666 | 1,694 | 1.68% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.62 | 0.57 | -8.06% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Depue
The ethnic identity associated with the Depue surname also underwent changes between 2000 and 2010, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. While the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White (96.46% in 2000 and 95.10% in 2010), there was a notable 74.24% increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 1.32% in 2000 to 2.30% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native saw an increase of 53.70%. Conversely, the proportions of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Black were reported as zero in 2010, indicating possible suppression of data for privacy reasons. The census data also showed a slight decrease of 17.59% in individuals identifying as belonging to two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.46% | 95.1% | -1.41% |
| Hispanic | 1.32% | 2.3% | 74.24% |
| Two or More Races | 1.08% | 0.89% | -17.59% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.54% | 0.83% | 53.7% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.3% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0.3% | 0% | 0% |