Explore the Family Name Derouen
The meaning of Derouen
1. Altered form of French Drouin, changed by folk etymology as if it meant ‘from Rouen’ (see 2 below). 2. In some cases possibly also French: habitational name, with fused preposition de ‘from’, for someone from Rouen. Some characteristic forenames: French Anatole, Marcel, Minos, Ulysse, Alphonse, Autrey, Collette, Germaine, Leonie, Mechelle.
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How common is the last name Derouen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Derouen has seen an increase in popularity over the years. In the year 2000, Derouen held a rank of 11,227 which rose to 10,935 in 2010, marking an improvement of 2.6%. The count of individuals with this surname also increased from 2,588 in 2000 to 2,911 in 2010, witnessing a growth of 12.48%. Additionally, the proportion of people bearing the Derouen surname per 100,000 also saw an uptick by 3.13%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #11,227 | #10,935 | 2.6% |
| Count | 2,588 | 2,911 | 12.48% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.96 | 0.99 | 3.13% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Derouen
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Derouen is diverse and has seen some changes from 2000 to 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of those bearing the Derouen surname identified as White in both 2000 (75.73%) and 2010 (74%), although there was a small decline (-2.28%). The Black population with this surname slightly increased from 18.04% to 19.44%. Interestingly, the Hispanic community with the Derouen surname grew by 47.67%, while the percentage of those identifying as two or more races decreased by 22.97%. The census of 2010 also recorded persons of Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicity with the Derouen surname, which were not present in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 75.73% | 74% | -2.28% |
| Black | 18.04% | 19.44% | 7.76% |
| Hispanic | 1.93% | 2.85% | 47.67% |
| Two or More Races | 3.44% | 2.65% | -22.97% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.72% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.34% | 0% |