Explore the Family Name Desrosier
The meaning of Desrosier
French: variant of Desrosiers and, in North America, (also) an altered form of this. The surname Desrosier is rare in France. Some characteristic forenames: French Armand, Herve, Manon, Philias.
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How common is the last name Desrosier in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Desrosier has seen a rise in popularity within the United States over the past decade. In 2000, it was ranked as the 33,020th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had climbed to the rank of 31,251, marking an increase of 5.36%. The count of people bearing this surname also saw an uptick, with its numbers growing by 13.46% from 654 to 742. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people also saw a slight increase of 4.17%, rising from 0.24 to 0.25 over the course of the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,020 | #31,251 | 5.36% |
| Count | 654 | 742 | 13.46% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.25 | 4.17% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Desrosier
In terms of ethnic identity, the Desrosier surname exhibited noticeable changes between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. Over that period, the percentage of individuals with this surname who identify as Black nearly doubled, increasing by 88.16% from 5.66 to 10.65. The Hispanic population also saw significant growth at 29.26%, while those identifying as part of two or more races increased by 20.24%. However, the percentage of those who identify as White dropped by 6.09%, and the American Indian and Alaskan Native group saw a decrease of 30.58%. The Asian/Pacific Islander group experienced a small growth of 13.08%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.39% | 81.13% | -6.09% |
| Black | 5.66% | 10.65% | 88.16% |
| Hispanic | 2.29% | 2.96% | 29.26% |
| Two or More Races | 1.68% | 2.02% | 20.24% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.91% | 2.02% | -30.58% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.07% | 1.21% | 13.08% |