Explore the Family Name Derego
The meaning of Derego
Altered form (also De Rego) of Galician Do Rego. This surname is found mainly in Hawaii. History: The surname Derego was brought to Hawaii in the 1880s by Francisco (Frank) De Rego or Do Rego from the Azores, Portugal.
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How common is the last name Derego in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the Derego surname has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the Derego surname ranked 47,575th in popularity with a count of 419 bearers. By 2010, it had climbed to the 46,314th spot with an increased bearer count of 460, reflecting a growth rate of 9.79%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people in the population remained steady at 0.16 in both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,575 | #46,314 | 2.65% |
| Count | 419 | 460 | 9.79% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Derego
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the majority of individuals with the Derego surname identify as White, with an increase from 45.58% in 2000 to 48.91% in 2010. The next largest group identifies with two or more races, followed by those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic. Interestingly, the Hispanic demographic saw a notable increase of 10.25% over the decade. However, the number of Black individuals carrying the Derego name decreased to zero in the 2010 census from 1.19% in 2000. The percentage of American Indian and Alaskan Natives remained consistently at 0 for both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 45.58% | 48.91% | 7.31% |
| Two or More Races | 28.16% | 26.3% | -6.61% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 15.99% | 14.78% | -7.57% |
| Hispanic | 9.07% | 10% | 10.25% |
| Black | 1.19% | 0% | -100% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |