Explore the Family Name Deshaw
The meaning of Deshaw
Americanized form of French Deschamps. Compare Dishaw. History: The Deshaws trace their origin to Toussaint Hunault dit Deschamps from France (see Deschamps).
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How common is the last name Deshaw in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Deshaw ranked 34,757th in popularity in 2000 and slightly dropped to 34,967th in 2010, marking a decline of 0.6%. The number of individuals with the Deshaw surname, however, increased from 615 in 2000 to 645 in 2010, representing a 4.88% growth. Its proportion per 100,000 people marginally decreased by 4.35%, moving from 0.23 in 2000 to 0.22 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,757 | #34,967 | -0.6% |
| Count | 615 | 645 | 4.88% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.22 | -4.35% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Deshaw
The ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that most individuals with the surname Deshaw identify as White, accounting for 94.47% in 2000 and slightly dropping to 93.80% in 2010. Those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native made up 2.44% in 2000 but declined to 2.02% in 2010. The categories Asian/Pacific Islander and Black had no representation in both years. However, there was an introduction of Hispanic identity in 2010 at 1.55%. There was also an increase in those identifying with two or more races, ascending from 1.79% in 2000 to 2.02% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.47% | 93.8% | -0.71% |
| Two or More Races | 1.79% | 2.02% | 12.85% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.44% | 2.02% | -17.21% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.55% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |