Explore the Family Name Derbes
The meaning of Derbes
German: nickname from a derivative of Middle Low German derve ‘strong, tough, simple’, or perhaps a shortened form of Der(b)fuss, literally ‘strong foot’; presumably a nickname. Some characteristic forenames: German Fritz.
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How common is the last name Derbes in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the Derbes surname has seen a slight decrease in rank from 2000 to 2010, moving from 68,782 to 71,478, a change of -3.92%. However, the actual count of persons with this surname increased by 2.25%, from 267 in 2000 to 273 in 2010. The proportion of people named Derbes per 100k individuals also saw a decrease of 10% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #68,782 | #71,478 | -3.92% |
| Count | 267 | 273 | 2.25% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Derbes
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Derbes is largely White, as evidenced by the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 97% of those with the surname identified as White, although this decreased slightly to 96.34% by 2010. There was a notable increase in the percentage identifying as Hispanic, rising by 36.9% from 1.87% in 2000 to 2.56% in 2010. There were no reported changes in individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native across both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97% | 96.34% | -0.68% |
| Hispanic | 1.87% | 2.56% | 36.9% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |