Explore the Family Name Derosia
The meaning of Derosia
Altered form of French Canadian Desrosiers 2.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Derosia in the United States?
The surname Derosia witnessed a rise in its popularity according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, it was ranked 22,833 in terms of popularity, but by 2010 it had jumped up to rank 21,660, showing an increase of 5.14%. The actual count of people with this surname also saw an upward trend from 1,047 in 2000 to 1,203 in 2010, marking a growth of 14.9%. The proportion of individuals named Derosia per 100,000 also showed a slight increase from 0.39 in 2000 to 0.41 in 2010, a change of about 5.13%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,833 | #21,660 | 5.14% |
| Count | 1,047 | 1,203 | 14.9% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.39 | 0.41 | 5.13% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Derosia
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of Derosias identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a slight decrease from 95.03% to 94.6% respectively. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black within both years. Interestingly, the data shows an increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 1.91% in 2000 to 2.16% in 2010, indicating a growth rate of 13.09%. The percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races decreased slightly by 12.94%, while those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native increased from 0.48% to 0.75%, witnessing a significant rise of 56.25%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.03% | 94.6% | -0.45% |
| Hispanic | 1.91% | 2.16% | 13.09% |
| Two or More Races | 2.01% | 1.75% | -12.94% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.48% | 0.75% | 56.25% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |