Explore the Family Name Deshong
The meaning of Deshong
Americanized form of French Deschamps. Compare Dishon, Dishong, and Dishongh.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Deshong in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Deshong has seen an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the Deshong surname ranked 16,022 in popularity but it leaped to the 14,545th spot by 2010, marking a 9.22% change. The count of people with the Deshong surname also rose from 1,663 in 2000 to 2,049 in 2010, indicating a substantial 23.21% growth. Consequently, the proportion of individuals named Deshong per 100,000 people increased by 11.29%, moving from 0.62 in 2000 to 0.69 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,022 | #14,545 | 9.22% |
| Count | 1,663 | 2,049 | 23.21% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.62 | 0.69 | 11.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Deshong
The ethnicity associated with the surname Deshong also experienced notable shifts between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. There was a significant increase in the Hispanic community holding the Deshong name, growing by 165.56%. The number of Asian/Pacific Islanders with this surname also rose by 88.89%. Those identifying as two or more races and Black rose by 50.83% and 10.69% respectively. However, there was a 4.05% decrease in the number of individuals with White ethnicity bearing the Deshong surname. American Indian and Alaskan Native representation within the Deshong surname holders also saw a 40.48% increase.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.85% | 84.29% | -4.05% |
| Black | 9.26% | 10.25% | 10.69% |
| Hispanic | 0.9% | 2.39% | 165.56% |
| Two or More Races | 1.2% | 1.81% | 50.83% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.36% | 0.68% | 88.89% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.42% | 0.59% | 40.48% |