2000
#149,328
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 101
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Darisse
A French surname derived from the given name "Daria" or "Dario", which originated from the Greek name "Darius".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 118 Americans carry the last name Darisse. That puts it at #154,182 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,904,698 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Darisse surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
118
1 in 2,904,698
Census rank
#154,182
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
103
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 103 bearers of the surname Darisse in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 154182nd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Darisse, the largest self-reported group is White at 84.5%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (10.7%) and Hispanic (1.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Darisse
The surname Darisse originated in France, tracing its roots back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old French word "darre," which means "behind" or "beyond." This suggests that the surname may have been given to someone who lived in a particular location described as being behind or beyond a specific landmark.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the Darisse surname can be found in the Cahiers de l'État civil, a collection of civil records from the 16th to the 18th centuries. These records document a family with the surname Darisse residing in the Normandy region of France during the late 16th century.
In the 17th century, the Darisse surname appeared in various parish records across northern France, particularly in the regions of Picardy and Île-de-France. One notable individual from this period was Jacques Darisse, born in 1642 in the town of Beauvais, who served as a respected magistrate in the local court.
As the Darisse family spread across France, the surname took on various spellings, such as Dariss, Darrisse, and Darize, reflecting the regional dialects and variations in pronunciation. In the 18th century, the name was found in several official documents, including the records of the French Revolution.
One of the most prominent figures bearing the Darisse surname was Pierre-Ange Darisse, born in 1770 in Marseille. He was a renowned poet and playwright whose works were widely acclaimed during the Romantic era in France. His plays, such as "Le Méfiant" and "Le Misanthrope corrigé," were performed in theaters across the country.
Another noteworthy individual was Marie-Clémence Darisse, born in 1822 in Paris. She was a pioneering educator who established one of the first schools for girls in the city, promoting equal educational opportunities for women in a time when such opportunities were scarce.
In the late 19th century, the Darisse surname also appeared in historical records from other parts of Europe, including Belgium and Switzerland, suggesting that some members of the family may have migrated to these regions.
Overall, the Darisse surname has a rich history rooted in the French language and culture, with notable individuals who have contributed to various fields, from literature and art to education and public service.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Darisse
Among Census respondents with the surname Darisse, the largest self-reported group is White at 84.5%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (10.7%) and Hispanic (1.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Darisse bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Darisse surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White84.5% · 87
- Two or more races10.7% · 11
- Hispanic or Latino1.9% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.9% · 2
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Darisse
Darisse appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#147,253
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 112
+11 bearers (+10.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 2,075 places
2020
#154,182
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 103
-9 bearers (-8.0%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 6,929 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #149,328 | 101 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #147,253 | 112 | 0.04 | +11 bearers (+10.9%) | Up 2,075 places |
| 2020 | #154,182 | 103 | 0.03 | -9 bearers (-8.0%) | Down 6,929 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Darisse surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #147,253 | #154,182 | -4.7% |
| Count | 112 | 103 | -8.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -13.9% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Darisse bearers went from 112 to 103 (-8.0% change). The surname moved down 6,929 positions in the national ranking, going from #147,253 to #154,182.
FAQ
Darisse surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Darisse?
Name Census estimates that about 118 living Americans carry the surname Darisse. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,904,698 residents.
How common is Darisse?
Darisse ranks #154,182 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 103 people with the surname Darisse. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (118), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Darisse.
Has Darisse become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Darisse went from 112 recorded bearers to 103. That is a decrease of 9 (-8.0%). In the national ranking it fell from #147,253 to #154,182.
What does the Census say about the background of Darisse?
Among Census respondents with the surname Darisse, the largest self-reported group is White at 84.5%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (10.7%) and Hispanic (1.9%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Darisse in the 2020 Census, accounting for 84.5% (87 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Darisse appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (84.5%), Two or More Races (10.7%), Hispanic (1.9%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Darisse (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Darisse mean?
A French surname derived from the given name "Daria" or "Dario", which originated from the Greek name "Darius". The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Darisse (0.03 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the last name Darisse?
Find out how common the surname Darisse is on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.