2010
#159,712
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 101
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.03
Very Rare Last name
Derisse
A surname originating from the French phrase "de Risse", referring to someone from the village of Risse.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 124 Americans carry the last name Derisse. 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 Derisse 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 Derisse 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 Derisse, the largest self-reported group is Black at 87.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.4%) and White (2.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Derisse
The surname DERISSE is believed to have originated from the French region of Normandy, with earliest records dating back to the 11th century. It is derived from the Old French word "risse," meaning "stream" or "brook," possibly referring to someone who lived near a small body of water.
In the Domesday Book, a medieval manuscript recording landholdings in England compiled in 1086, there are several entries mentioning individuals with variations of the name, such as Radulphus de Rissa and Willelmus de la Risse. This suggests that the name had already spread to England by the time of the Norman Conquest.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the DERISSE name was Jean DERISSE, born around 1260 in the village of Évreux, Normandy. He was a minor landowner and farmer, as noted in local parish records from the time.
In the 15th century, a prominent figure named Guillaume DERISSE (1412-1482) was a renowned scholar and theologian at the University of Paris. He authored several works on medieval philosophy and was highly respected in academic circles of the era.
During the French Renaissance, a notable artist named Nicolas DERISSE (1542-1612) gained recognition for his intricate wood carvings and sculptures adorning churches and cathedrals throughout northern France. Some of his works can still be seen in the cathedrals of Rouen and Amiens.
In the 17th century, a military officer named Jacques DERISSE (1625-1698) served in the armies of King Louis XIV and participated in several campaigns during the Franco-Dutch War. He was awarded the title of Chevalier for his bravery and leadership on the battlefield.
Another noteworthy individual was Marie-Thérèse DERISSE (1728-1805), a highly regarded midwife who practiced in the city of Paris during the late 18th century. She was renowned for her expertise and compassion, and trained many other midwives in her techniques.
While the DERISSE surname may have originated in Normandy, it eventually spread to other regions of France and beyond, as people migrated and established new roots. The name has endured for centuries, carried by individuals from various walks of life, each contributing their own chapter to the rich tapestry of its history.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Derisse
Among Census respondents with the surname Derisse, the largest self-reported group is Black at 87.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.4%) and White (2.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Derisse 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 Derisse surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American87.0% · 94
- Hispanic or Latino7.4% · 8
- White2.8% · 3
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 1
- Two or more races0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Derisse
Derisse 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
+7 bearers (+6.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 8,777 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #159,712 | 101 | 0.03 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #150,935 | 108 | 0.04 | +7 bearers (+6.9%) | Up 8,777 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 Derisse 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 | #159,712 | #150,935 | 5.5% |
| Count | 101 | 108 | 6.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.04 | 20.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Derisse bearers went from 101 to 108 (+6.9% change). The surname moved up 8,777 positions in the national ranking, going from #159,712 to #150,935.
FAQ
Derisse surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Derisse?
Name Census estimates that about 124 living Americans carry the surname Derisse. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,764,148 residents.
How common is Derisse?
Derisse 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 Derisse. 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 Derisse.
Has Derisse become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Derisse went from 101 recorded bearers to 108. That is an increase of 7 (+6.9%). In the national ranking it rose from #159,712 to #150,935.
What does the Census say about the background of Derisse?
Among Census respondents with the surname Derisse, the largest self-reported group is Black at 87.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.4%) and White (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?
Black is the largest self-reported group for the surname Derisse in the 2020 Census, accounting for 87.0% (94 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Derisse appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Black (87.0%), Hispanic (7.4%), White (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 Derisse (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 Derisse mean?
A surname originating from the French phrase "de Risse", referring to someone from the village of Risse. 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 Derisse (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 Derisse?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people are called Derisse at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.