Explore the Family Name Destine
The meaning of Destine
French and Haitian (Destiné): nickname or, in Haiti, ornamental name from French destiné ‘destined’. This surname is very rare in France. It was brought to the US from Haiti.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Destine in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Destine has grown in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, Destine was ranked 47,210th in popularity with a count of 423 individuals sharing the name. However, by 2010, the ranking rose to 32,485th and the count increased significantly to 708 individuals, marking a 67.38% growth. The proportion per 100,000 people also increased by 50%, from 0.16 in 2000 to 0.24 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,210 | #32,485 | 31.19% |
| Count | 423 | 708 | 67.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.24 | 50% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Destine
The Decennial U.S. Census data further reveals a shift in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Destine from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the largest portion of individuals with the surname Destine identified as Black, making up 79.91%, which increased to 91.24% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as two or more races decreased dramatically from 15.84% to 1.55%. There was an increase in the Hispanic population from 1.42% to 3.95%. Meanwhile, representation within the Asian/Pacific Islander and White communities saw changes, but the 2010 data was suppressed for privacy. No individuals identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 79.91% | 91.24% | 14.18% |
| Hispanic | 1.42% | 3.95% | 178.17% |
| Two or More Races | 15.84% | 1.55% | -90.21% |
| White | 0% | 1.55% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.89% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |