Explore the Family Name Dess
The meaning of Dess
German (Bavaria): unexplained.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Dess in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Dess has seen a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 67,725 and rose to 66,371 by 2010, showing a 2% change. The count of people with this surname also increased from 272 in 2000 to 298 in 2010, indicating a growth of approximately 9.56%. However, the proportion per 100k remained consistent at 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,725 | #66,371 | 2% |
| Count | 272 | 298 | 9.56% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dess
Regarding the ethnicity associated with the surname Dess, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts between 2000 and 2010. While no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Hispanic were associated with this surname during these years, other ethnic identities saw changes. The percentage of Dess individuals identifying as White decreased by about 5.69%, going from 88.24% in 2000 to 83.22% in 2010. Those identifying as Black saw a significant increase of 36.65%, raising from 2.21% to 3.02%. Remarkably, those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native jumped from 4.04% to 8.05%, a nearly 100% increase. The percentage identifying as two or more races stayed relatively stable, reducing slightly by 0.25%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.24% | 83.22% | -5.69% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 4.04% | 8.05% | 99.26% |
| Two or More Races | 4.04% | 4.03% | -0.25% |
| Black | 2.21% | 3.02% | 36.65% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |