Explore the Family Name Derbyshire
The meaning of Derbyshire
English (Lancashire): habitational name from Derbyshire (see Darby).
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How common is the last name Derbyshire in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Derbyshire had a decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 26,587, however, by 2010, it dropped to rank 27,581, marking a change of -3.74%. The count of this surname increased marginally from 862 in 2000 to 873 in 2010, a rise of 1.28%. However, the proportion per 100k people fell slightly by 6.25% from 0.32 in 2000 to 0.30 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,587 | #27,581 | -3.74% |
| Count | 862 | 873 | 1.28% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.3 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Derbyshire
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Derbyshire also saw some changes between 2000 and 2010 as indicated by the Decennial U.S. Census. A majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, although there was a slight decrease from 92.81% in 2000 to 91.52% in 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase of approximately 21%, rising from 5.68% in 2000 to 6.87% in 2010. There were minimal changes observed for those identifying with two or more races, decreasing by 1.43%. Asian/Pacific Islander representation emerged in 2010 at 0.92%, whereas in 2000, it was not recorded. No change was reported for Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native identifications over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.81% | 91.52% | -1.39% |
| Hispanic | 5.68% | 6.87% | 20.95% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.92% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.7% | 0.69% | -1.43% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |