Explore the Family Name Desso
The meaning of Desso
Variant of Deso, a surname of French origin.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Desso in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Desso has seen a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked at 67,725 with 272 individuals carrying this name. A decade later, its rank slightly dropped to 67,943 while the count of individuals increased to 290, marking a growth of approximately 6.62%. The proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.1 implying that its popularity relative to other surnames remained almost unchanged.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,725 | #67,943 | -0.32% |
| Count | 272 | 290 | 6.62% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Desso
The ethnicity or ethnic identity associated with the surname Desso also underwent some changes between 2000 and 2010 as indicated by the Decennial U.S. Census data. While there were no reported instances of Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native individuals with this surname, there was a slight increase in those identifying as two or more races from 0% to 1.72%. The majority of Desso bearers identified as white, increasing from 83.09% to 84.48%. Hispanic representation decreased slightly from 2.57% to 2.41%, and a notable decrease was observed among those identifying as black, with a drop from 13.60% to 11.38%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 83.09% | 84.48% | 1.67% |
| Black | 13.6% | 11.38% | -16.32% |
| Hispanic | 2.57% | 2.41% | -6.23% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.72% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |