Explore the Family Name Derocha
The meaning of Derocha
Altered form of French Desrochers.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Derocha in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Derocha has been growing in popularity over the years. In 2000, it was the 121,780th most common surname, but by 2010 it had risen to the 105,600th spot. This represents a significant increase of 13.29% in rank. The count of individuals with this surname also saw an increase from 131 in 2000 to 169 in 2010, a growth of 29.01%. Proportional representation per 100k people also showed an upward trend, going from 0.05 in 2000 to 0.06 in 2010, marking a 20% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #121,780 | #105,600 | 13.29% |
| Count | 131 | 169 | 29.01% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.06 | 20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Derocha
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals carrying the Derocha surname identified as white, although there was a slight decrease of 1.73% from 2000 to 2010. Hispanic representation amongst those with the Derocha surname increased by 26.79% over the same period, rising from 8.40% in 2000 to 10.65% in 2010. However, the proportion of individuals identifying as Black decreased by 22.51%, from 3.82% in 2000 to 2.96% in 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year, and no reported instances of individuals identifying with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 85.5% | 84.02% | -1.73% |
| Hispanic | 8.4% | 10.65% | 26.79% |
| Black | 3.82% | 2.96% | -22.51% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |