Explore the Family Name Dieujuste
The meaning of Dieujuste
Haitian: from the personal name Dieujuste composed of French words Dieu ‘God’ and juste ‘just, fair’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Dieujuste in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Dieujuste has seen a significant surge in popularity in the United States between 2000 and 2010. Ranked 40,265th in 2000, it rose to 27,898th place by 2010, a jump of over 30 percent. The total count of people bearing this name also increased notably during this period, from 512 to 860 individuals, signifying an almost 68 percent growth. Furthermore, for every 100,000 people, there was a 52.63 percent increase in those named Dieujuste, rising from 0.19 to 0.29.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,265 | #27,898 | 30.71% |
| Count | 512 | 860 | 67.97% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.29 | 52.63% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dieujuste
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Dieujuste also underwent changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The percentage of individuals identifying as Black with this surname increased by 17.35 percent, making up 95.58 percent of the total by 2010. Additionally, there was a small emergence of individuals identifying as White and Hispanic, at 0.58 percent and 0.93 percent respectively. However, the proportion of individuals identifying with two or more races decreased significantly, from 16.80 percent to 2.56 percent. The surname did not register any individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 81.45% | 95.58% | 17.35% |
| Two or More Races | 16.8% | 2.56% | -84.76% |
| Hispanic | 0.98% | 0.93% | -5.1% |
| White | 0% | 0.58% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |