2010
#147,253
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 112
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Darouse
A surname derived from the French "d'Arouse," possibly referring to someone from Arouse.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 124 Americans carry the last name Darouse. That puts it at #150,935 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,764,148 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Darouse 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
124
1 in 2,764,148
Census rank
#150,935
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
108
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 108 bearers of the surname Darouse in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 150935th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Darouse, the largest self-reported group is White at 83.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (8.3%) and Black (2.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Darouse
The surname DAROUSE originated in France during the Middle Ages, specifically in the region of Normandy. It is believed to be derived from the Old French word "darrouse," which means "dense forest" or "thicket." This suggests that the name may have initially been given to someone who lived near or worked in a dense forested area.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the DAROUSE surname can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of land ownership and demographics commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. This indicates that the name was already established in Normandy before the Norman Conquest of England.
During the 13th century, various forms of the name appeared in official records, including "Darrous," "Darrousse," and "Delarousse." These variations likely stemmed from regional dialects and the evolving spelling conventions of the time.
In the early 1400s, a notable individual named Jean DAROUSE was a prominent merchant and landowner in the city of Rouen, Normandy. Records show that he played a significant role in the local economy and held political influence within the city council.
Another historical figure bearing the DAROUSE name was Marie DAROUSE, born in 1589 in Dieppe, Normandy. She gained recognition as a skilled midwife and herbalist, providing essential medical services to the local community during a time when access to healthcare was limited.
In the late 17th century, a notable military leader named Pierre DAROUSE served in the French army during the Nine Years' War. He rose through the ranks and was awarded the prestigious Order of Saint Louis for his bravery and leadership on the battlefield.
During the 18th century, the DAROUSE surname was associated with several notable writers and intellectuals. One such individual was Antoine DAROUSE, born in 1712 in Paris, who published several acclaimed works on philosophy and literature, contributing to the intellectual discourse of the Enlightenment era.
Another figure of note was Marguerite DAROUSE, born in 1746 in Marseille. She was a pioneering female artist and painter, known for her intricate portraiture and landscapes. Despite the societal limitations faced by women at the time, her work gained recognition and was exhibited in prominent salons across France.
Throughout its history, the DAROUSE surname has been closely tied to its Norman origins, with many bearers tracing their ancestry back to the regions of Normandy and neighboring areas in northern France. The name's enduring presence over centuries reflects the rich cultural and historical significance it carries.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Darouse
Among Census respondents with the surname Darouse, the largest self-reported group is White at 83.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (8.3%) and Black (2.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Darouse 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 Darouse surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White83.3% · 90
- Two or more races8.3% · 9
- Black or African American2.8% · 3
- Asian and Pacific Islander2.8% · 3
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.9% · 2
- Hispanic or Latino0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Darouse
Darouse appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#150,935
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 108
-4 bearers (-3.6%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 3,682 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #147,253 | 112 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #150,935 | 108 | 0.04 | -4 bearers (-3.6%) | Down 3,682 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 Darouse 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 | #150,935 | -2.5% |
| Count | 112 | 108 | -3.6% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -9.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Darouse bearers went from 112 to 108 (-3.6% change). The surname moved down 3,682 positions in the national ranking, going from #147,253 to #150,935.
FAQ
Darouse surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Darouse?
Name Census estimates that about 124 living Americans carry the surname Darouse. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,764,148 residents.
How common is Darouse?
Darouse ranks #150,935 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 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 108 people with the surname Darouse. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (124), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 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 Darouse.
Has Darouse become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Darouse went from 112 recorded bearers to 108. That is a decrease of 4 (-3.6%). In the national ranking it fell from #147,253 to #150,935.
What does the Census say about the background of Darouse?
Among Census respondents with the surname Darouse, the largest self-reported group is White at 83.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (8.3%) and Black (2.8%). 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 Darouse in the 2020 Census, accounting for 83.3% (90 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Darouse appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (83.3%), Two or More Races (8.3%), Black (2.8%). 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 Darouse (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 Darouse mean?
A surname derived from the French "d'Arouse," possibly referring to someone from Arouse. 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 Darouse (0.04 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 Darouse?
You can see how common the surname Darouse is on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.