Explore the Family Name Deshotel
The meaning of Deshotel
Altered form of French Desautels. The surname Deshotel is also found in France (Saône-et-Loire), where it is very rare. In the US, it is found mainly in LA. Some characteristic forenames: French Damien, Emile, Ignace, Monique.
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How common is the last name Deshotel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Deshotel has experienced some fluctuations in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 16,819th most popular surname but slipped to the 17,097th position in 2010, marking a decline of 1.65%. However, the actual count of individuals bearing the Deshotel surname increased by 6.27% from 1,562 in 2000 to 1,660 in 2010. Proportionally, per 100,000 people, the presence of this surname dipped slightly by 3.45%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,819 | #17,097 | -1.65% |
| Count | 1,562 | 1,660 | 6.27% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.58 | 0.56 | -3.45% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Deshotel
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Deshotel, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows a diverse range. As of 2010, the majority of those with the surname identify as White, although this percentage has decreased from 89.31% in 2000 to 86.75% in 2010. The percentage identifying as Black saw a minor increase from 8.71% to 8.98%. There were also increases in the percentages identifying as Hispanic and those identifying with two or more races, with the latter seeing a significant growth of 64.94%. Unexpectedly, the 2010 data showed a small presence of Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native identities, where there had been none reported in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.31% | 86.75% | -2.87% |
| Black | 8.71% | 8.98% | 3.1% |
| Hispanic | 0.9% | 1.57% | 74.44% |
| Two or More Races | 0.77% | 1.27% | 64.94% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.96% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.48% | 0% |