Explore the Family Name Deross
The meaning of Deross
1. Americanized form of Italian De Rossi or Di Russo. 2. Americanized form of Dutch De Roos. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Carmine, Salvatore.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Deross in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Deross has seen some fluctuations between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 64,186th in popularity, but by 2010 it dropped slightly to the 65,964th spot, marking a decline of roughly 2.77%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased from 290 to 300 during this same period, demonstrating a growth of about 3.45%. The proportion of people named Deross per 100,000 also decreased by 9.09% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,186 | #65,964 | -2.77% |
| Count | 290 | 300 | 3.45% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Deross
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Deross surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a minor decrease in this percentage from 95.17% to 91.67%. Meanwhile, representation within the Hispanic community rose significantly, up from 1.72% in 2000 to 5% in 2010. This shows a substantial change of approximately 190.70%. Notably, in 2010, some individuals began identifying as belonging to two or more races. There were no recorded changes in the Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.17% | 91.67% | -3.68% |
| Hispanic | 1.72% | 5% | 190.7% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |