Explore the Family Name Derreberry
The meaning of Derreberry
Variant of Derryberry, a surname of German origin. Compare Dayberry, Dearybury, and Derebery.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Derreberry in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Derreberry has seen a decline in recent years. In 2000, the surname ranked 86,657 and had a count of 200. By 2010, however, it slipped to rank 109,758 with only 161 individuals bearing the name – a decrease of 19.5%. Consequently, its proportion per 100,000 people also dropped from 0.07 in 2000 to 0.05 in 2010, marking a percentage change of -28.57.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #86,657 | #109,758 | -26.66% |
| Count | 200 | 161 | -19.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.05 | -28.57% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Derreberry
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that from 2000 to 2010, the vast majority of those with the last name Derreberry identified as White. In 2000, this group represented 98% of all Derreberries but fell slightly to 93.79% by 2010. Notably, no Derreberries identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, of two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98% | 93.79% | -4.3% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |