Explore the Family Name Desfosses
The meaning of Desfosses
French: 1. habitational name, with fused preposition and definite article des ‘from the’, for someone from any of numerous places called Les Fosses (from Latin fossa ‘hole, hollow’). 2. (Desfossés): habitational name, with fused preposition and definite article des ‘from the’, for someone from a place called Les Fossés (from Latin fossates ‘ditches, trenches’). Some characteristic forenames: French Armand, Jean-Jacques, Lucien, Marcel, Yvon.
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How common is the last name Desfosses in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Desfosses has seen a dip in popularity over a decade. In 2000, it was ranked at 57,544, with 331 individuals carrying this name. However, by 2010, the rank had slipped to 62,714, and the count had decreased slightly to 319. This represents a change in rank and count of -8.98% and -3.63% respectively. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 also saw a reduction from 0.12 to 0.11, marking a decrease of -8.33%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,544 | #62,714 | -8.98% |
| Count | 331 | 319 | -3.63% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Desfosses
In terms of ethnic identity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, there was a slight shift observed in the decade between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 97.28% of individuals with the Desfosses surname identified as White, but this figure dropped to 95.61% by 2010. Despite no individuals identifying as Hispanic in 2000, the 2010 data showed a small emergence of 1.88% within this group. There were no changes for Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories, with these groups maintaining a 0% representation amongst those bearing the Desfosses surname in both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.28% | 95.61% | -1.72% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.88% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |