Explore the Family Name Dezell
The meaning of Dezell
Scottish: variant of Dalzell.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Dezell in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Dezell has experienced a slight decrease over time. In 2000, Dezell ranked 71,143 in terms of popular surnames in the United States, dropping to 82,044th position in 2010, marking a decline of 15.32%. The actual count of individuals with this surname also dipped by approximately 10.16%, from 256 people in 2000 to 230 in 2010. Similarly, the proportion of this surname per 100,000 people reduced by 11.11% from 0.09 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #71,143 | #82,044 | -15.32% |
| Count | 256 | 230 | -10.16% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dezell
In regard to ethnic identity, the data from Decennial U.S. Census shows some changes between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 84.77% of individuals with the surname Dezell identified as White, rising to 87.39% in 2010. A decrease was noted in those who identified as Black, dropping from 10.55% in 2000 to 6.96% in 2010. Initially, in 2000, 2.73% identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, but this figure dropped to zero in 2010. However, a new category emerged in 2010 with 2.17% identifying as belonging to two or more races. There were no individuals who identified as Hispanic or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 84.77% | 87.39% | 3.09% |
| Black | 10.55% | 6.96% | -34.03% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.17% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.73% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |