Explore the Family Name Deus
The meaning of Deus
1. Portuguese and Galician: from a short form of de Deus ‘from or with God’, an expression of Christian inspiration and an element of various (medieval) Christian personal names. 2. German: from a short form of the personal name Matthäus (see Matthew). Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Manuel, Carlos, Eduardo, Guadalupe, Ladislao, Marisol, Mirta, Ramiro, Ricardo, Vincente. German Lutz, Manfred.
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How common is the last name Deus in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Deus has seen an increase in its popularity over a decade. In the year 2000, Deus was ranked as the 49,965th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had climbed to the 43,151st position, showing a growth of 13.64%. The count of individuals with this surname also rose from 394 in 2000 to 501 in 2010, marking a substantial increase of 27.16%. The proportion of people named Deus per 100k of the population likewise increased by 13.33% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,965 | #43,151 | 13.64% |
| Count | 394 | 501 | 27.16% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.17 | 13.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Deus
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Deus has varied over time, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the majority of those with this surname identified as White (53.30%), followed by Black (24.37%) and Hispanic (14.97%). A small number of individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander (2.54%) or two or more races (4.82%), while no respondents identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native. By 2010, these proportions had shifted significantly. The percentage identifying as Black had risen to 34.53%, representing an increase of 41.69%, while the percentage identifying as White had decreased to 48.10%. The Asian/Pacific Islander group had grown by 49.21% to 3.79%, and the Hispanic group had decreased by 12.02% to 13.17%. The categories for two or more races and American Indian and Alaskan Native were suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 53.3% | 48.1% | -9.76% |
| Black | 24.37% | 34.53% | 41.69% |
| Hispanic | 14.97% | 13.17% | -12.02% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.54% | 3.79% | 49.21% |
| Two or More Races | 4.82% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |