Explore the Family Name Desrocher
The meaning of Desrocher
Altered form of French Desrochers. Some characteristic forenames: French Donat, Jacques, Marcel.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Desrocher in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Desrocher has slightly decreased in the United States between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 47,389th most popular and by 2010 it had slipped to the 48,717th spot, marking a 2.8% decrease in rank. However, the actual count of individuals with this last name increased from 421 in 2000 to 433 in 2010, which is a 2.85% uptick. Despite this increase, the proportion per 100,000 people dropped by 6.25% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,389 | #48,717 | -2.8% |
| Count | 421 | 433 | 2.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Desrocher
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the Desrocher surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that predominantly it is associated with individuals who identify as White. In 2000, an overwhelming 98.81% identified as White, although this figure decreased to 94.92% by 2010. Interestingly, the data for 2010 also indicated a small percentage (3.23%) associating the surname with Hispanic ethnicity which wasn't present in the 2000's data. The data was suppressed for Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities to protect individual privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.81% | 94.92% | -3.94% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.23% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |