2010
#138,304
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 121
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Deres
An English surname possibly derived from Middle English "derys" meaning a dairy worker.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 133 Americans carry the last name Deres. That puts it at #145,028 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,577,100 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Deres 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
133
1 in 2,577,100
Census rank
#145,028
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
116
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 116 bearers of the surname Deres in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 145028th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Deres, the largest self-reported group is Black at 40.5%. The next largest groups are White (37.9%) and Hispanic (10.3%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Deres
The surname Deres has its origins in France, dating back to the late 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old French word "derier," which means "behind" or "at the back." This could suggest that the name was initially given to someone who lived at the rear of a village or settlement.
One of the earliest known records of the Deres surname can be found in the Cartulaire de l'abbaye de Saint-Père de Chartres, a collection of medieval documents from the Abbey of Saint-Père in Chartres, France. The name appears in several charters from the 13th century, indicating its presence in the region during that time.
In the 14th century, a notable figure named Jean Deres (c. 1320-1389) was a renowned scholar and theologian at the University of Paris. He authored several works on theology and philosophy, and his writings were widely studied in academic circles of that era.
During the 16th century, the name Deres was found in various regions of France, including Normandy, Brittany, and the Île-de-France. One notable individual was Pierre Deres (1505-1567), a French merchant and explorer who was among the first Europeans to establish trade relations with the indigenous peoples of Canada.
In the 17th century, the Deres surname appeared in the records of the French colony of Saint-Domingue (now Haiti). Jacques Deres (1635-1702) was a prominent plantation owner and one of the earliest settlers in the colony.
As the centuries passed, the Deres surname spread to other parts of Europe and beyond. One notable figure was Émile Deres (1822-1891), a Belgian artist and sculptor who gained recognition for his works depicting historical and mythological scenes.
Throughout its history, the Deres surname has undergone various spelling variations, including Derrière, Derriere, and Derrier. These variations likely emerged due to regional dialects and the evolution of the French language over time.
While the origins of the Deres surname can be traced back to France, it is important to note that surnames often traveled and evolved as people migrated across regions and continents. As a result, the name may have taken on different meanings and associations in other parts of the world.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Deres
Among Census respondents with the surname Deres, the largest self-reported group is Black at 40.5%. The next largest groups are White (37.9%) and Hispanic (10.3%).
The bar chart below shows how Deres 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 Deres surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American40.5% · 47
- White37.9% · 44
- Hispanic or Latino10.3% · 12
- Two or more races6.0% · 7
- Asian and Pacific Islander4.3% · 5
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Deres
Deres 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
#145,028
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 116
-5 bearers (-4.1%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 6,724 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #138,304 | 121 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #145,028 | 116 | 0.04 | -5 bearers (-4.1%) | Down 6,724 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 Deres 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 | #138,304 | #145,028 | -4.9% |
| Count | 121 | 116 | -4.1% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -3.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Deres bearers went from 121 to 116 (-4.1% change). The surname moved down 6,724 positions in the national ranking, going from #138,304 to #145,028.
FAQ
Deres surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Deres?
Name Census estimates that about 133 living Americans carry the surname Deres. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,577,100 residents.
How common is Deres?
Deres ranks #145,028 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 116 people with the surname Deres. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (133), 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 Deres.
Has Deres become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Deres went from 121 recorded bearers to 116. That is a decrease of 5 (-4.1%). In the national ranking it fell from #138,304 to #145,028.
What does the Census say about the background of Deres?
Among Census respondents with the surname Deres, the largest self-reported group is Black at 40.5%. The next largest groups are White (37.9%) and Hispanic (10.3%). 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?
Black is the largest self-reported group for the surname Deres in the 2020 Census, accounting for 40.5% (47 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Deres appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Black (40.5%), White (37.9%), Hispanic (10.3%). 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 Deres (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 Deres mean?
An English surname possibly derived from Middle English "derys" meaning a dairy worker. 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 Deres (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 Deres?
If you just want to know how many people have the surname Deres, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.