Explore the Family Name Desharnais
The meaning of Desharnais
Altered form of French Dehornay, itself an altered form of Dehornoy: habitational name, with fused preposition de ‘from’, denoting someone from Hornoy, a place in Somme. The surname Dehornoy is rare in France (it is found mainly in Seine-Maritime), while the surname Dehornay has apparently died out. Some characteristic forenames: French Armand, Andre, Adrien, Emile, Fernand, Gaston, Jean-Louis, Raoul.
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How common is the last name Desharnais in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Desharnais increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Desharnais was ranked 51,809th in terms of popularity amongst surnames, and this rank improved to 50,196th by 2010 - an upward change of 3.11 percent. The count of people with this surname also grew from 377 to 417, a rise of 10.61 percent. However, the proportion of individuals named Desharnais per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,809 | #50,196 | 3.11% |
| Count | 377 | 417 | 10.61% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Desharnais
Regarding the ethnic identity of those with the surname Desharnais, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that there were minor shifts between 2000 and 2010. A majority identify as White, making up 96.29 percent in 2000 and slightly declining to 95.68 percent in 2010. An increase was observed in the Hispanic population, which rose from 1.33 percent to 1.92 percent during the decade. The Asian/Pacific Islander category also saw growth, with 1.20 percent identifying as such in 2010, up from zero in 2000. However, the percentage of those identifying with two or more races dropped from 1.86 percent in 2000 to zero in 2010. Both the Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories remained at zero throughout the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.29% | 95.68% | -0.63% |
| Hispanic | 1.33% | 1.92% | 44.36% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.2% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.86% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |