Explore the Family Name Deroy
The meaning of Deroy
1. French; Walloon (also De Roy): patronymic, with (fused) preposition de ‘of’, from Roy ‘king’, or a habitational name for someone from Roy, the name of several places in various parts of France and in Belgium (Wallonia). 2. Altered form of French Darois: possibly a habitational name from a place named Darois, in Côte-d’Or. 3. Dutch (mainly De Roy): variant, mostly Americanized (or archaic) and Flemish, of De Rooij, a variant of De Roo. Some characteristic forenames: French Amedee, Girard, Raoul, Yves.
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How common is the last name Deroy in the United States?
The surname Deroy, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, has seen a decline in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 32,460 in popularity but by 2010, it had dropped to 39,052, marking a decrease of approximately 20.31%. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 668 in 2000 to 564 in 2010, indicating a 15.57% drop. When looking at the proportion per 100k people, the decrease is even more significant at 24.0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,460 | #39,052 | -20.31% |
| Count | 668 | 564 | -15.57% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.19 | -24% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Deroy
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Deroy, the Decennial U.S. Census data highlights a few changes between 2000 and 2010. Predominantly, the surname is associated with the white demographic which accounted for 91.77% in 2000 and saw a slight decrease to 88.30% in 2010. The Hispanic and Black representation among those carrying the Deroy surname increased during this period, with Hispanics growing from 1.50% to 2.30%, and Blacks from 4.04% to 6.38%. Notably, there was a decrease in the percentage of individuals who identify as two or more races, from 2.10% in 2000 to 1.42% in 2010. There were no records of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native holding the Deroy surname in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.77% | 88.3% | -3.78% |
| Black | 4.04% | 6.38% | 57.92% |
| Hispanic | 1.5% | 2.3% | 53.33% |
| Two or More Races | 2.1% | 1.42% | -32.38% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |