Explore the Family Name Dera
The meaning of Dera
Polish: 1. nickname or perhaps a metonymic occupational name from dera ‘thick cover, e.g. blanket, coat, mantle’. 2. possibly also an adaptation of German Därr (see Darr).
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How common is the last name Dera in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Dera has seen a slight decrease in rank from 2000 to 2010, moving from 73,154 to 73,464. Despite this dip in ranking, the count of individuals with this surname has increased by approximately 7 percent in the same time period, going from 247 people in 2000 to 264 people in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 individuals remained consistent at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #73,154 | #73,464 | -0.42% |
| Count | 247 | 264 | 6.88% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dera
In terms of ethnicity, the Dera surname is most commonly associated with those identifying as White, with over half (53.79%) of those surveyed in 2010 identifying as such, a marginal decrease from 53.85% in 2000. This data, based on the Decennial U.S. Census, also shows an increase in the number of individuals with this surname identifying as Black, rising by 36.34% in the decade studied. There was a decrease in the percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those reporting two or more races, both dropping by 41.67%. The percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic also decreased from 25.51% to 23.11%. There were no individuals in either year who identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 53.85% | 53.79% | -0.11% |
| Hispanic | 25.51% | 23.11% | -9.41% |
| Black | 14.17% | 19.32% | 36.34% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.24% | 1.89% | -41.67% |
| Two or More Races | 3.24% | 1.89% | -41.67% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |