2000
#141,788
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 108
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Deraedt
A Dutch surname derived from a locality or a descriptive nickname.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 123 Americans carry the last name Deraedt. That puts it at #151,639 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,786,621 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Deraedt 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
123
1 in 2,786,621
Census rank
#151,639
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
107
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 107 bearers of the surname Deraedt in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 151639th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Deraedt, the largest self-reported group is White at 97.2%. The next largest groups are Black (0.9%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (0.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Deraedt
The surname DERAEDT is of Dutch origin, tracing its roots back to the Low Countries region of Western Europe during the late medieval period. It is believed to have originated as a locational name, derived from a specific place or region where the earliest bearers of the name resided.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the DERAEDT surname can be found in the archives of the city of Antwerp, Belgium, dating back to the 15th century. The name appears in various spellings, such as "de Raedt," "van der Raedt," and "Deraedts," indicating its evolution over time.
The DERAEDT name is thought to be derived from the Dutch word "raad," which can be translated as "council" or "advice." This suggests that the earliest bearers of the name may have been associated with local governing bodies or held positions of authority within their communities.
In the 16th century, records show a notable figure named Jan DERAEDT (1525-1591), a prominent merchant and landowner in the city of Bruges, Flanders. His legacy is documented in historical records and archives, shedding light on the prominence of the DERAEDT name during this period.
Another individual of note is Willem DERAEDT (1630-1697), a Dutch painter and engraver who gained recognition for his detailed depictions of landscapes and rural scenes. His works are displayed in various art galleries and museums across Europe.
During the 17th century, the DERAEDT surname gained widespread recognition in the Netherlands and surrounding regions. Johannes DERAEDT (1655-1718), a renowned theologian and professor at the University of Leiden, made significant contributions to the field of religious studies.
The name also appeared in historical records from the city of Ghent, Belgium, where a prominent family of bankers and merchants carried the DERAEDT surname in the 18th century. One of their descendants, Pieter DERAEDT (1770-1841), was a prominent figure in the city's political and economic affairs.
As the DERAEDT name spread across Europe, it also found its way to other parts of the world through migration and exploration. In the 19th century, a Dutch explorer named Hendrik DERAEDT (1812-1879) documented his travels and discoveries in the East Indies, leaving a lasting legacy in the field of cartography and exploration.
While the DERAEDT surname has its origins in the Low Countries, it has since become a part of the cultural tapestry of various nations, reflecting the diverse histories and journeys of those who bore this name throughout the centuries.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Deraedt
Among Census respondents with the surname Deraedt, the largest self-reported group is White at 97.2%. The next largest groups are Black (0.9%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (0.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Deraedt 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 Deraedt surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White97.2% · 104
- Black or African American0.9% · 1
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 1
- Two or more races0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Deraedt
Deraedt 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
#153,769
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 106
-2 bearers (-1.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 11,981 places
2020
#151,639
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 107
+1 bearers (+0.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 2,130 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #141,788 | 108 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #153,769 | 106 | 0.04 | -2 bearers (-1.9%) | Down 11,981 places |
| 2020 | #151,639 | 107 | 0.04 | +1 bearers (+0.9%) | Up 2,130 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 Deraedt 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 | #153,769 | #151,639 | 1.4% |
| Count | 106 | 107 | 0.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -10.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Deraedt bearers went from 106 to 107 (+0.9% change). The surname moved up 2,130 positions in the national ranking, going from #153,769 to #151,639.
FAQ
Deraedt surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Deraedt?
Name Census estimates that about 123 living Americans carry the surname Deraedt. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,786,621 residents.
How common is Deraedt?
Deraedt ranks #151,639 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 107 people with the surname Deraedt. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (123), 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 Deraedt.
Has Deraedt become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Deraedt went from 106 recorded bearers to 107. That is an increase of 1 (+0.9%). In the national ranking it rose from #153,769 to #151,639.
What does the Census say about the background of Deraedt?
Among Census respondents with the surname Deraedt, the largest self-reported group is White at 97.2%. The next largest groups are Black (0.9%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (0.9%). 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 Deraedt in the 2020 Census, accounting for 97.2% (104 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Deraedt appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (97.2%), Black (0.9%), American Indian/Alaska Native (0.9%). 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 Deraedt (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 Deraedt mean?
A Dutch surname derived from a locality or a descriptive nickname. 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 Deraedt (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 Deraedt?
You can see how common the surname Deraedt is on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.