Explore the Family Name Derksen
The meaning of Derksen
Dutch (mainly East Netherlands) and North German: variant of Derks. Some characteristic forenames: German Johannes, Reinhard, Ulrike.
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How common is the last name Derksen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Derksen saw a slight decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Derksen was the 29,481st most common surname in the United States, with 755 individuals carrying the name. By 2010, it had fallen to the 31,001st position. Despite this drop in ranking, the count of individuals with the Derksen surname remained relatively stable, declining just slightly from 755 to 749. The proportion of people named Derksen per 100,000 also decreased by 10.71%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,481 | #31,001 | -5.16% |
| Count | 755 | 749 | -0.79% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.25 | -10.71% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Derksen
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals a shift in the ethnic identity associated with the Derksen surname from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, 97.75% of the people with the surname identified as White. This percentage declined to 94.26% in 2010. Meanwhile, there was an increase in the number of people identifying as Hispanic, going up from 1.06% to 2.27%. In addition, individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or of two or more races began appearing under this surname in the 2010 census, accounting for 1.20% and 1.87% respectively. There were no individuals with the Derksen surname identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.75% | 94.26% | -3.57% |
| Hispanic | 1.06% | 2.27% | 114.15% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.87% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.2% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |