Explore the Family Name Derks
The meaning of Derks
Dutch and North German: common variant of Dirks.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Derks in the United States?
The surname Derks saw a minor decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, it was ranked 21,438 on the most popular surnames list, sliding to 21,842 by 2010, marking a 1.88% decrease. However, the total count of individuals with this surname increased from 1,137 to 1,190 during the same period, signifying a 4.66% rise. The proportion of people named Derks per 100,000 also decreased slightly, from 0.42 in 2000 to 0.4 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,438 | #21,842 | -1.88% |
| Count | 1,137 | 1,190 | 4.66% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.42 | 0.4 | -4.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Derks
Analyzing the ethnic identity associated with the surname Derks, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals carrying this name are of White ethnicity, accounting for 95.51% in 2000 and 95.21% in 2010. Over this decade, there was a slight decline of 0.31%. In contrast, there was an increase of 21.65% in the Hispanic population carrying the Derks name, from 0.97% in 2000 to 1.18% in 2010. The Black demographic saw a sizable decrease from 2.11% to 1.68%, which is a 20.38% drop. However, the percentage of this surname among those identifying as two or more races showed a modest increase of 4.55%, from 0.88% to 0.92%. There were no registered instances of this surname among the Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native populations in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.51% | 95.21% | -0.31% |
| Black | 2.11% | 1.68% | -20.38% |
| Hispanic | 0.97% | 1.18% | 21.65% |
| Two or More Races | 0.88% | 0.92% | 4.55% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |