Explore the Family Name Dieudonne
The meaning of Dieudonne
French and Haitian (Dieudonné): from the French personal name Dieudonné ‘God-given’, a vernacular form of the Latin name Deodonatus. This surname was brought to the US mostly from Haiti, where it is most common. Some characteristic forenames: French/Haitian Carolle, Dominique, Francois, Henri, Jacinthe, Kettly, Marcel, Pierre, Regine, Viergela.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Dieudonne in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Dieudonne has seen a significant increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Dieudonne was the 35,957th most popular surname in the United States; by 2010, it had risen to the 26,833rd position, marking a 25.37% jump in rank. The count of individuals with this surname also grew from 590 in 2000 to 906 in 2010, showing an impressive 53.56% increase. The proportion per 100,000 people increased by 40.91%, indicating that the surname's prevalence in the general population is on the rise.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,957 | #26,833 | 25.37% |
| Count | 590 | 906 | 53.56% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.31 | 40.91% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dieudonne
The ethnicity distribution of individuals with the Dieudonne surname, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, shows interesting shifts between 2000 and 2010. Most notably, the percentage of African Americans with this surname increased by 9.71%, from 78.47% to 86.09% over the decade. Conversely, the percentage of those identifying as two or more races dropped sharply by 75.36%, from 7.63% to 1.88%. The representation of White and Hispanic ethnic identities also decreased slightly. Meanwhile, there were new entries in the Asian/Pacific Islander category, but no change for American Indian and Alaskan Natives.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 78.47% | 86.09% | 9.71% |
| White | 11.36% | 9.49% | -16.46% |
| Two or More Races | 7.63% | 1.88% | -75.36% |
| Hispanic | 1.86% | 1.55% | -16.67% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.99% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |