2000
#138,741
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 111
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Depratt
A habitational surname derived from a place name in France.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 117 Americans carry the last name Depratt. That puts it at #154,755 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,929,524 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Depratt 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
117
1 in 2,929,524
Census rank
#154,755
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
102
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 102 bearers of the surname Depratt in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 154755th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Depratt, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.1%. The next largest groups are Black (2.9%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (1.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Depratt
The surname DEPRATT is believed to have originated in France during the 11th century. It is likely derived from the Old French words "de" meaning "from" and "pratt" meaning "meadow" or "grassland." This suggests the name may have been given to someone who lived near or worked on a meadow or grassland area.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the DEPRATT surname can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a comprehensive survey of land ownership and taxation commissioned by William the Conqueror. The name is listed as "de Pratt," indicating its French origins.
In the 13th century, a branch of the DEPRATT family settled in the village of Prattville, located in the region of Normandy, France. This village likely took its name from the same Old French root word "pratt" meaning meadow or grassland.
A notable figure from the DEPRATT lineage was Jacques DEPRATT (1578-1642), a French merchant and landowner who amassed considerable wealth through his trading ventures. He was known for his philanthropic efforts, including the establishment of a school for underprivileged children in his hometown.
Another prominent individual with the DEPRATT surname was Marie DEPRATT (1619-1687), a French playwright and poet who gained recognition for her works depicting the lives of ordinary people. Her plays were widely performed in Paris during the 17th century.
In the 18th century, the DEPRATT name spread to other parts of Europe, including England and Germany. One such individual was Johann DEPRATT (1741-1819), a German botanist and explorer who made significant contributions to the study of plant life in the Americas.
During the 19th century, the DEPRATT surname found its way to the United States and other parts of the world through immigration. Notable figures from this era include William DEPRATT (1812-1892), an American inventor who patented several agricultural tools, and Emily DEPRATT (1856-1934), a British suffragette and activist who fought for women's rights.
Throughout its history, the DEPRATT surname has maintained a connection to its roots, reflecting the family's ties to the land and agricultural heritage. While the spelling may have varied slightly over time, the name's essence and significance have endured across generations and geographic boundaries.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Depratt
Among Census respondents with the surname Depratt, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.1%. The next largest groups are Black (2.9%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (1.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Depratt 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 Depratt surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White96.1% · 98
- Black or African American2.9% · 3
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Depratt
Depratt 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
#158,432
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 102
-9 bearers (-8.1%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 19,691 places
2020
#154,755
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 102
+0 bearers (+0.0%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Up 3,677 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #138,741 | 111 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #158,432 | 102 | 0.03 | -9 bearers (-8.1%) | Down 19,691 places |
| 2020 | #154,755 | 102 | 0.03 | +0 bearers (+0.0%) | Up 3,677 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 Depratt 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 | #158,432 | #154,755 | 2.3% |
| Count | 102 | 102 | 0.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.03 | 13.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Depratt bearers went from 102 to 102 (+0.0% change). The surname moved up 3,677 positions in the national ranking, going from #158,432 to #154,755.
FAQ
Depratt surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Depratt?
Name Census estimates that about 117 living Americans carry the surname Depratt. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,929,524 residents.
How common is Depratt?
Depratt ranks #154,755 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 102 people with the surname Depratt. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (117), 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 Depratt.
Has Depratt become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Depratt went from 102 recorded bearers to 102. That is an increase of 0 (+0.0%). In the national ranking it rose from #158,432 to #154,755.
What does the Census say about the background of Depratt?
Among Census respondents with the surname Depratt, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.1%. The next largest groups are Black (2.9%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (1.0%). 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 Depratt in the 2020 Census, accounting for 96.1% (98 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Depratt appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (96.1%), Black (2.9%), American Indian/Alaska Native (1.0%). 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 Depratt (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 Depratt mean?
A habitational surname derived from a place name in France. 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 Depratt (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 Americans have the surname Depratt?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.