Explore the Family Name Derrett
The meaning of Derrett
English (Gloucestershire): from a Middle English personal name, Der(i)et, derived from Old English Dēorgēat, Dȳregēat, composed of the elements dēore ‘dear’ or dēor ‘bold, fierce’ + the tribal name Gēat. Compare Durrett.
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How common is the last name Derrett in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Derrett has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 131,366th and dropped to 143,149th in 2010, marking an 8.97% decrease in its ranking. The count of people with this surname has also slightly decreased by 2.52%, from 119 in 2000 to 116 in 2010. However, the proportion per 100,000 population remained steady at 0.04.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #131,366 | #143,149 | -8.97% |
| Count | 119 | 116 | -2.52% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Derrett
In terms of ethnic identity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the distribution has changed subtly between 2000 and 2010. Whites with the surname Derrett decreased from 51.26% to 50.00%. There has also been a reduction in the Hispanic and Black populations holding the same name, decreasing by 14.48% and 7.28% respectively. Notably, those identifying as two or more races emerged in 2010, accounting for 4.31% of individuals with this surname. No data was recorded for Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 51.26% | 50% | -2.46% |
| Black | 43.7% | 40.52% | -7.28% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 4.31% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 5.04% | 4.31% | -14.48% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |