Explore the Family Name Derden
The meaning of Derden
1. Altered form of English Dearden. 2. Flemish: variant of Derde, probably a shortening of D’Herde, from De Herder ‘the shepherd’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Derden in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Derden's popularity slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Derden was ranked 42,289 in terms of popularity, but by 2010 it had slid to 45,495, reflecting a 7.58 percent drop. The census count for people with this surname also declined somewhat from 483 in 2000 to 470 in 2010, a decrease of 2.69 percent. As a proportion per 100,000 people, individuals bearing the Derden name decreased by 11.11 percent over the same decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,289 | #45,495 | -7.58% |
| Count | 483 | 470 | -2.69% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.16 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Derden
When it comes to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census provides some interesting insights into the Derden surname. In 2000, 72.67 percent of people with this last name identified as White, which increased slightly to 73.62 percent by 2010. Those identifying as Black made up 22.57 percent in 2000, decreasing to 21.28 percent in 2010. People claiming Hispanic ethnicity went down significantly from 2.90 percent to 1.70 percent during this period. There was a notable increase in people claiming two or more races, from 1.86 percent in 2000 to 2.55 percent in 2010. No Derdens identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 72.67% | 73.62% | 1.31% |
| Black | 22.57% | 21.28% | -5.72% |
| Two or More Races | 1.86% | 2.55% | 37.1% |
| Hispanic | 2.9% | 1.7% | -41.38% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |