Explore the Family Name Deslandes
The meaning of Deslandes
French: habitational name, with fused preposition and definite article des ‘from the’, for someone from a region of Aquitaine or any of various minor places called Les Landes throughout France, meaning ‘the moors’. This surname is also found in Haiti, where it is rare. Compare Deland. History: Many of the American bearers of the surname Deslandes are descendants of Jean Deslandes dit Champigny from France, who was in QC by 1688 (see Champigny). Some characteristic forenames: French/Haitian Brunel, Luc, Lucien, Pierre, Rejean.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Deslandes in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Deslandes saw a surge from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it held the rank of 65,133, but by 2010, it had climbed to 60,045 - a 7.81% increase. The number of individuals with this surname also increased during this period, growing from 285 in 2000 to 336 in 2010, an increase of 17.89%. Despite these changes, the proportion of individuals with the surname Deslandes per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,133 | #60,045 | 7.81% |
| Count | 285 | 336 | 17.89% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Deslandes
In terms of ethnicity, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, there were notable changes between 2000 and 2010. While the percentage of those identifying as White reduced slightly from 50.88% to 48.51%, a decrease of 4.66%, the percentage of those identifying as Black increased from 36.84% to 44.94%, a substantial rise of 21.99%. Additionally, some started to identify as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2010, even though there were none in 2000. The proportion of those identifying with two or more races decreased from 8.42% to 4.76%. There were no individuals identifying as Hispanic or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 50.88% | 48.51% | -4.66% |
| Black | 36.84% | 44.94% | 21.99% |
| Two or More Races | 8.42% | 4.76% | -43.47% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.49% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |