Explore the Family Name Desir
The meaning of Desir
1. West Indian (mainly Haiti): from the French personal name Désir (see 2 below), or a nickname or ornamental name from French désir ‘desire’ (compare Mondesir). 2. In some cases also French (Désir): from the personal name Désir, a variant of Désiré (see Desire). Some characteristic forenames: French/Haitian Andre, Antoine, Julienne, Michel, Monique, Odette, Serge, Carolle, Chantal, Evens, Fresnel, Gisele.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Desir in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Desir' increased significantly between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 'Desir' was ranked as the 10,557th most common surname in the United States, but by 2010, it had climbed to the 7,803rd position, marking a remarkable rise of 26.09%. Furthermore, the number of individuals bearing this surname also surged from 2,788 in 2000 to 4,241 in 2010, an increase of over 52.12%. This resulted in a proportion per 100,000 people growth from 1.03 to 1.44, a substantial change of 39.81%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #10,557 | #7,803 | 26.09% |
| Count | 2,788 | 4,241 | 52.12% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.03 | 1.44 | 39.81% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Desir
The ethnic identity associated with 'Desir' experienced some shifts between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The percentage of those identified as Black who carried the surname 'Desir' saw an increase from 82.14% to 90.19%, a rise of 9.80%. Conversely, those identifying with two or more races decreased dramatically from 10.80% to 2.48%, a change of -77.04%. Similarly, holders of the name who identified as White fell from 4.12% to 3.28%. On the other hand, the Hispanic representation among 'Desir' bearers grew moderately from 2.58% to 3.40%. There were no reported instances of the surname among Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native populations in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 82.14% | 90.19% | 9.8% |
| Hispanic | 2.58% | 3.4% | 31.78% |
| White | 4.12% | 3.28% | -20.39% |
| Two or More Races | 10.8% | 2.48% | -77.04% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |