Explore the Family Name Disque
The meaning of Disque
German (Palatinate): unexplained.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Disque in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Disque has slightly diminished over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the name ranked 43,708 in terms of popularity and it slipped down to 46,487 by 2010, denoting a decline of 6.36 percent. The number of individuals carrying the Disque surname also showed a slight dip of 1.51 percent from 465 in 2000 to 458 in 2010. The proportion of people with this last name per 100,000 people similarly decreased by 5.88 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,708 | #46,487 | -6.36% |
| Count | 465 | 458 | -1.51% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.16 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Disque
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the Disque surname according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, it is predominantly identified with individuals of White ethnicity. In 2000, an overwhelming 97.63 percent of Disques were White, although this representation slightly declined to 96.29 percent in 2010. The ten-year period saw an increase in Hispanic representation under this surname from 1.51 percent to 2.18 percent, marking a significant growth rate of 44.37 percent. Meanwhile, there was no recorded change for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities. Interestingly, the data shows a new representation of the surname among those who identify with two or more races by 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.63% | 96.29% | -1.37% |
| Hispanic | 1.51% | 2.18% | 44.37% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.09% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |