Explore the Family Name Desotell
The meaning of Desotell
Americanized form of French Desautels.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Desotell in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Desotell has seen an increase in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Desotell ranked 55,237 in terms of popular surnames, but by 2010 it had risen to rank 54,752, an increase of 0.88%. The number of individuals with this surname also increased during this period from 348 in 2000 to 376 in 2010, a rise of 8.05%. However, the proportion of people with this surname per 100k remained constant at 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,237 | #54,752 | 0.88% |
| Count | 348 | 376 | 8.05% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Desotell
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Desotell. As of 2010, the vast majority of people with this surname identify as White (96.01%), a slight decrease from 2000 when the figure was 97.41%. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic also dropped slightly from 1.44% in 2000 to 1.33% in 2010. The data shows a small percentage (1.33%) identifying with two or more ethnicities in 2010, a category that wasn't represented in 2000. There were no recorded instances of individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.41% | 96.01% | -1.44% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.33% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.44% | 1.33% | -7.64% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |