Explore the Family Name Deschaine
The meaning of Deschaine
Altered form of French Deschênes (see Deschenes). Some characteristic forenames: French Lucien, Rosaire, Emile, Gedeon, Monique, Phillippe, Simonne.
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How common is the last name Deschaine in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Deschaine saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Deschaine ranked 22,065 among all surnames, falling slightly to 22,770 in 2010, which represents a 3.2% decrease. However, the total count of individuals with this surname increased from 1,094 to 1,125 during the same period, exhibiting a growth of 2.83%. The proportion per 100,000 people also declined by 7.32%, going from 0.41 to 0.38.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,065 | #22,770 | -3.2% |
| Count | 1,094 | 1,125 | 2.83% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.41 | 0.38 | -7.32% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Deschaine
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the Deschaine surname. In 2000, 95.25% of those with the Deschaine surname identified as White, decreasing slightly to 94.76% in 2010. The percentage identifying as Hispanic rose from 1.37% to 1.51% over the decade, while those identifying with two or more races also saw an increase from 1.46% to 1.69%. Interestingly, in 2010, 1.16% identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native, a category that was not represented in the 2000 data. The Asian/Pacific Islander category witnessed a drop from 0.82% in 2000 to no representation in 2010. The Black ethnicity group did not have any representation in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.25% | 94.76% | -0.51% |
| Two or More Races | 1.46% | 1.69% | 15.75% |
| Hispanic | 1.37% | 1.51% | 10.22% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.16% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.82% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |