Explore the Family Name Dershem
The meaning of Dershem
Variant of Dersham.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Dershem in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Dershem saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Dershem ranked 39,378 in terms of surname popularity, with a count of 526 people having that name and a proportion of 0.19 per 100,000 people. By 2010, the rank slipped to 39,607, even though the count increased to 555, marking a 5.51% increase. However, the proportion per 100,000 remained steady at 0.19, indicating that while the number of individuals with the Dershem surname grew, its overall popularity did not see any significant shifts.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,378 | #39,607 | -0.58% |
| Count | 526 | 555 | 5.51% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.19 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dershem
The ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the Dershem surname. It shows that the majority of those carrying the Dershem surname identified as White, with proportions of 94.3% and 93.15% in 2000 and 2010 respectively. The percentage identifying with two or more races decreased from 2.66% to 2.34%, while there was a notable increase of 89.47% in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 1.71% to 3.24%. The data also showed no change in the numbers identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black, with a slight decrease in the percentage identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.3% | 93.15% | -1.22% |
| Hispanic | 1.71% | 3.24% | 89.47% |
| Two or More Races | 2.66% | 2.34% | -12.03% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.95% | 0.9% | -5.26% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |