Explore the Family Name Desjardin
The meaning of Desjardin
French: variant of Desjardins and, in North America, (also) an altered form of this. Some characteristic forenames: French Pierre, Armand, Emile, Lucien, Normand.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Desjardin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Desjardin saw a marginal increase from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked at 26,306 and by 2010 it moved up to 25,725, a change of 2.21%. The number of people bearing the name also grew from 873 in 2000 to 958 in 2010, marking a 9.74% increase. However, when considering its proportion per 100,000 people, there was no change; it remained at 0.32.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,306 | #25,725 | 2.21% |
| Count | 873 | 958 | 9.74% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.32 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Desjardin
Looking at the ethnic identity associated with the Desjardin surname as per the Decennial U.S. Census, a shift can be observed between 2000 and 2010. The majority of bearers identified as White, though this decreased slightly from 91.41% in 2000 to 87.79% in 2010. Hispanic representation saw significant growth, rising from 4.58% in 2000 to 8.56% in 2010. The percentage who identified as Black increased marginally from 1.15% to 1.25% while those identifying with two or more races decreased from 1.95% to 1.57%. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.41% | 87.79% | -3.96% |
| Hispanic | 4.58% | 8.56% | 86.9% |
| Two or More Races | 1.95% | 1.57% | -19.49% |
| Black | 1.15% | 1.25% | 8.7% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |