Explore the Family Name Dersham
The meaning of Dersham
Altered form of German Dörsam (see Doersam).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Dersham in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Dersham has seen a slight decrease in its popularity. In 2000, Dersham ranked 72,905 in popularity among surnames and had 248 individuals bearing it, equivalent to a proportion of 0.09 per 100k. However, by 2010, the rank slipped to 80,926, with the count reducing slightly to 234, representing a proportion of 0.08 per 100k. This reflects an overall decline of approximately 11 percent in the popularity and about a 5.65 percent decrease in the number of individuals named Dersham over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #72,905 | #80,926 | -11% |
| Count | 248 | 234 | -5.65% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dersham
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Dersham, again according to the Decennial U.S. Census, the vast majority of individuals with this last name identify as White. In 2000, about 98.79 percent of those with the Dersham surname identified as White. By 2010, this figure had slightly decreased to 95.73 percent, indicating a change of -3.10 percent. Other ethnicities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native were either reported as zero or the data was suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.79% | 95.73% | -3.1% |
| 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% |