Explore the Family Name Derrow
The meaning of Derrow
Possibly an altered form of Scottish Darrow.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Derrow in the United States?
Based on data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Derrow has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 46,678th in popularity, with 429 individuals in the United States bearing the name. However, by 2010, it had dropped to the 53,538th spot, with the count of people carrying the surname falling to 386. This signifies a decrease of 14.7% in rank and a reduction of 10.02% in count. The proportion of individuals named Derrow per 100k people also fell by 18.75%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,678 | #53,538 | -14.7% |
| Count | 429 | 386 | -10.02% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.13 | -18.75% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Derrow
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Derrow also shifted slightly as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 91.38% of those with this last name identified as White, but this figure decreased to 89.12% by 2010. The percentage identifying as Black rose from 7.23% to 8.55% during the same period. A noticeable change occurred among those identifying as part of two or more races, jumping from 1.17% to 2.33%. However, there were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.38% | 89.12% | -2.47% |
| Black | 7.23% | 8.55% | 18.26% |
| Two or More Races | 1.17% | 2.33% | 99.15% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |