Explore the Family Name Desautel
The meaning of Desautel
French: variant of Desautels.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Desautel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Desautel increased slightly in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Desautel ranked 39,617th most common name and rose to rank 39,419th by 2010, showing a 0.5 percent increase. The total count of people with this last name also grew during this decade. The number of individuals called Desautel increased by 6.9 percent, rising from 522 in 2000 to 558 in 2010. Despite these changes, the proportion of people named Desautel per 100,000 remained stable at 0.19.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,617 | #39,419 | 0.5% |
| Count | 522 | 558 | 6.9% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.19 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Desautel
The ethnic identity associated with the Desautel surname also shifted between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, a significant majority of the Desautels were White (81.03%), followed by American Indian and Alaskan Native (13.03%). By 2010, although the largest proportion was still White (78.85%), the percentage had slightly decreased. The American Indian and Alaskan Native category saw a slight increase to 13.62%. Interestingly, there was a significant increase in the proportion identifying as Hispanic, jumping from 1.92% to 3.76%. There were no individuals with the Desautel surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either census year. The number of individuals of two or more races saw a decrease from 3.64% to 3.05%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 81.03% | 78.85% | -2.69% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 13.03% | 13.62% | 4.53% |
| Hispanic | 1.92% | 3.76% | 95.83% |
| Two or More Races | 3.64% | 3.05% | -16.21% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |