Explore the Family Name Derda
The meaning of Derda
Polish: nickname derived from derdać ‘to walk quickly, nervously’. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Czeslaw.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Derda in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Derda saw a minor decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Derda was ranked as the 67,522nd most popular surname in the U.S., but by 2010, it had slipped to the 71,678th spot, reflecting a change of -6.16%. The count of people with this surname also slightly decreased from 273 in 2000 to 272 in 2010, representing a marginal decrease of -0.37%. Accordingly, the proportion of individuals named Derda per 100k people dropped by 10% over this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,522 | #71,678 | -6.16% |
| Count | 273 | 272 | -0.37% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Derda
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Derda experienced some changes as well, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, about 94.51% of those with the Derda surname identified as white, which decreased to 90.44% in 2010. Interestingly, the data showed no one with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in both the years. However, in 2010, there were new entries: about 4.78% identified as Hispanic, and 3.68% acknowledged having two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.51% | 90.44% | -4.31% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 4.78% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.68% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |