Explore the Family Name Dera
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% |