Explore the Family Name Despres
The meaning of Despres
French (also Després): topographic name from the plural form of pré ‘meadow’, with fused preposition and definite article des ‘from the’ (compare Dupre); or a habitational name from any of several places in various parts of France named Les Prés. History: In North America, this surname was originally also a secondary surname or dit (‘also called’) name, borne by Jacques Couillard dit/sieur Després (a grandson of Guillaume Couillard from Brittany, France; see Couillard), who married Élisabeth Lemieux in Montmagny, QC, in 1691. Some characteristic forenames: French Jacques, Adelard, Aime, Alphonse, Cecile, Colette, Emile, Leonide, Marcel, Normand, Raoul.
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How common is the last name Despres in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Despres has shown a slight growth in prevalence from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the name was ranked the 21,510th most popular surname in the United States, with 1,132 individuals bearing it. By 2010, the popularity increased slightly as the ranking improved to 21,204, and the count of individuals with this surname rose to 1,238, an increase of 9.36 percent. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.42.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,510 | #21,204 | 1.42% |
| Count | 1,132 | 1,238 | 9.36% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.42 | 0.42 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Despres
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the Despres surname, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, there were shifts among various groups between 2000 and 2010. The largest proportion of Despres individuals identified as White, although this percentage decreased from 95.23% in 2000 to 92.08% in 2010. During the same time frame, some increases were seen in other ethnicities. Notably, the proportion of those identifying as Black jumped from 0.71% to 2.99%. Similarly, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic rose from 1.59% to 2.18%, while those identifying as Two or More Races increased from 1.50% to 2.10%. The Asian/Pacific Islander group saw a decrease from 0.97% to 0.65%. The American Indian and Alaskan Native category had no recorded change over these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.23% | 92.08% | -3.31% |
| Black | 0.71% | 2.99% | 321.13% |
| Hispanic | 1.59% | 2.18% | 37.11% |
| Two or More Races | 1.5% | 2.1% | 40% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.97% | 0.65% | -32.99% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |