Explore the Family Name Derousse
The meaning of Derousse
French: patronymic, with fused preposition de ‘of’, from Rousse. This form is very rare in France.
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How common is the last name Derousse in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Derousse has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 33,876th most popular surname, but by 2010, it dropped slightly to the 34,353rd position. This represents a change of -1.41%. However, the count of individuals bearing the surname increased from 634 in 2000 to 660 in 2010, a growth of 4.1%. Yet, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 saw a decrease of 8.33%, moving from 0.24 in 2000 to 0.22 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,876 | #34,353 | -1.41% |
| Count | 634 | 660 | 4.1% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.22 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Derousse
When considering the ethnic identity associated with the surname Derousse based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, it's predominantly tied to White ethnicity. In 2000, 97% of individuals with that surname identified as White, and this figure rose marginally to 97.27% in 2010. The census data also indicates an emergence of diversity within the Derousse surname holders over the decade. While there were no recorded instances of individuals identifying as Hispanic or of two or more races in 2000, such instances appeared in the 2010 census, accounting for 1.21% and 0.91% respectively. Conversely, the percentage of Black individuals with this surname decreased from 1.89% in 2000 to none in 2010. There were no recorded instances of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97% | 97.27% | 0.28% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.21% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.91% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 1.89% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |