Explore the Family Name Dervin
The meaning of Dervin
Irish: variant of Derwin.
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How common is the last name Dervin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Dervin witnessed a decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Dervin ranked 51,583 in terms of prevalence among surnames; however, by 2010, it had dropped to 57,234, marking a 10.96% decrease. Similarly, there was a reduction in the number of individuals bearing this surname, from 379 in 2000 to 356 in 2010, representing a 6.07% reduction. As a result, the proportion of people named Dervin per 100k population fell by 14.29%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,583 | #57,234 | -10.96% |
| Count | 379 | 356 | -6.07% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.12 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dervin
Looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Dervin, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The largest group identified as White, constituting 75.46% of those with the surname Dervin in 2000, but declining to 70.22% in 2010. Individuals identifying as Black made up 20.05% of the Dervins in 2000, growing slightly to 21.63% in 2010. Additionally, there was a small increase in the percentage of Dervins identifying with two or more races, from 2.9% to 3.37%. Notably, the Hispanic representation among Dervins moved from non-existent in 2000 to 2.25% in 2010. Meanwhile, there were no changes for Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native identities within this surname group, remaining at zero for both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 75.46% | 70.22% | -6.94% |
| Black | 20.05% | 21.63% | 7.88% |
| Two or More Races | 2.9% | 3.37% | 16.21% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.25% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |