Explore the Family Name Dishongh
The meaning of Dishongh
Variant of Deshong, a surname of French origin.
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How common is the last name Dishongh in the United States?
The popularity of the surname Dishongh, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, has slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. In this period, it moved from being the 84,310th most popular surname to the 87,663rd. This shift represents a drop in rank by 3.98%. Despite this, the actual count of individuals with the Dishongh surname increased slightly, from 207 in 2000 to 212 in 2010, making for a 2.42% increase. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, there was a decrease of 12.5%, moving from 0.08 in 2000 to 0.07 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #84,310 | #87,663 | -3.98% |
| Count | 207 | 212 | 2.42% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dishongh
Looking at the ethnic identity associated with the Dishongh surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the highest percentage belongs to the White demographic, accounting for 95.65% in 2000 and 92.92% in 2010, indicating a 2.85% decrease over the decade. The Hispanic population with this surname saw significant growth, almost doubling from 2.42% in 2000 to 4.72% in 2010 – a change of 95.04%. The categories of Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native recorded no individuals with the Dishongh surname in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.65% | 92.92% | -2.85% |
| Hispanic | 2.42% | 4.72% | 95.04% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |