Explore the Family Name Dessources
The meaning of Dessources
Haitian: topographic name, with fused French preposition and definite article des ‘from the’, from the plural form of French source ‘spring, source’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Dessources in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Dessources has significantly increased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Dessources was ranked 63,450th in terms of frequency but rose to 47,966th by 2010, a substantial jump of 24.4%. The count of individuals with this surname also grew by 50% during this period, from 294 persons in 2000 to 441 in 2010. Moreover, the proportion of people named Dessources per 100,000 population rose by 36.36%, from 0.11 to 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #63,450 | #47,966 | 24.4% |
| Count | 294 | 441 | 50% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.15 | 36.36% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dessources
In regards to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that most individuals with the Dessources surname identify as Black. This group saw an increase from 87.41% in 2000 to 93.65% in 2010. While those identifying with two or more ethnicities underwent a drastic decrease from 9.52% to 1.13%. During this period, there was a slight uptick in the Hispanic population from 2.72% to 3.4%, and the White population made its first appearance at 1.13% in 2010. There were no listed individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native descent in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 87.41% | 93.65% | 7.14% |
| Hispanic | 2.72% | 3.4% | 25% |
| Two or More Races | 9.52% | 1.13% | -88.13% |
| White | 0% | 1.13% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |