Explore the Family Name Derse
The meaning of Derse
German (mainly North Rhine-Westphalia): unexplained.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Derse in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Derse showed a decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was the 96,918th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had fallen to the 116,829th spot, marking a decrease of 20.54%. The number of individuals bearing the Derse surname also decreased during this period, from 174 in 2000 to 149 in 2010, reflecting a drop of 14.37%. As a result, the proportion of individuals with the Derse surname per 100,000 people decreased by 16.67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #96,918 | #116,829 | -20.54% |
| Count | 174 | 149 | -14.37% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.05 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Derse
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the Derse surname, data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that nearly all individuals with this name identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. Specifically, the percentage of White individuals with this surname increased slightly from 96.55% in 2000 to 97.99% in 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Similarly, there were no individuals who identified as belonging to two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.55% | 97.99% | 1.49% |
| 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% |