Explore the Family Name Derocher
The meaning of Derocher
Altered form (Dérocher) of French Desrochers. Some characteristic forenames: French Adrien, Emile, Etienne, Firmin.
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How common is the last name Derocher in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Derocher" saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 26,267th in terms of commonality, but by 2010, its rank had fallen to 31,033rd—marking an 18.14% drop. The count of individuals with the Derocher surname also fell from 875 in 2000 to 748 in 2010, which represents a 14.51% decrease. The proportion of people bearing this surname per 100,000 decreased by 21.87%, moving from 0.32 to 0.25.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,267 | #31,033 | -18.14% |
| Count | 875 | 748 | -14.51% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.25 | -21.87% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Derocher
The ethnic identity associated with the Derocher surname also underwent changes according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The data shows that almost all of those with the Derocher surname identified as White, with 98.40% in 2000 and 95.05% in 2010. However, there was a slight shift toward more diversity over the decade, with some individuals identifying as belonging to two or more races (2.01%) or Hispanic (1.74%) by 2010. No individuals with the Derocher surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.4% | 95.05% | -3.4% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.01% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.74% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |