Explore the Family Name Deshon
The meaning of Deshon
Altered form of French Deschamps.
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How common is the last name Deshon in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Deshon has experienced a decline within the United States from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Deshon ranked as the 31,848th most popular surname, but by 2010, it dropped to the 37,180th position, reflecting a decrease of 16.74%. The number of individuals carrying the Deshon surname likewise fell from 685 in 2000 to 600 in 2010, which is a 12.41% drop. The proportion of people named Deshon per 100k also saw a downturn from 0.25 to 0.2, showing a 20% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,848 | #37,180 | -16.74% |
| Count | 685 | 600 | -12.41% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.2 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Deshon
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of those with the Deshon surname identify as White, although the percentage declined slightly from 88.32% in 2000 to 86.83% in 2010. The second largest group identifies as Hispanic, which increased by 21.58% over the decade, reaching 8.17% in 2010. Those who identify as Asian/Pacific Islander and Black also carry the Deshon surname, with a slight increase for the former (1.02% to 1.17%) and a small decrease for the latter (2.92% to 2.83%). The percentages for those identifying as having two or more races remained nearly steady, while there were no records of individuals with the Deshon surname identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.32% | 86.83% | -1.69% |
| Hispanic | 6.72% | 8.17% | 21.58% |
| Black | 2.92% | 2.83% | -3.08% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.02% | 1.17% | 14.71% |
| Two or More Races | 1.02% | 1% | -1.96% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |