Explore the Family Name Deshazer
The meaning of Deshazer
Variant of Deshazo, a surname of French origin.
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How common is the last name Deshazer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Deshazer slightly increased over the decade from 2000 to 2010. The census ranked it at 21,469 in 2000 and 21,459 in 2010, indicating a marginal increase of 0.05% in rank. The number of individuals bearing this name also grew by approximately 7.31%, from 1,135 in 2000 to 1,218 in 2010. However, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased slightly by 2.38%, from 0.42 in 2000 to 0.41 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,469 | #21,459 | 0.05% |
| Count | 1,135 | 1,218 | 7.31% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.42 | 0.41 | -2.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Deshazer
Regarding its ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows interesting shifts from 2000 to 2010. The majority of people with the surname Deshazer identified as White, though this percentage decreased slightly from 64.05% to 59.44%. The second-largest ethnic group was Black, which saw a small increase from 31.01% to 33.83%. Individuals identifying with two or more races also increased significantly by 75.47%, from 1.59% to 2.79%. Hispanic representation among those with the Deshazer surname also rose from 1.85% to 2.87%. There were no recorded instances of people with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 64.05% | 59.44% | -7.2% |
| Black | 31.01% | 33.83% | 9.09% |
| Hispanic | 1.85% | 2.87% | 55.14% |
| Two or More Races | 1.59% | 2.79% | 75.47% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |