2010
#140,157
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 119
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Deronda
A locational surname referring to someone from the town of Ronda in Spain.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 132 Americans carry the last name Deronda. That puts it at #145,757 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,596,624 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Deronda 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
132
1 in 2,596,624
Census rank
#145,757
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
115
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 115 bearers of the surname Deronda in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 145757th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Deronda, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.8%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (5.2%) and Hispanic (4.3%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Deronda
The surname DERONDA is of English origin, with its earliest recorded use dating back to the late 16th century. It is believed to have originated from a place name, possibly derived from the Old English words "deor" meaning deer and "dun" meaning hill or valley, suggesting a connection to a location known for its deer population.
One of the earliest known references to the surname DERONDA can be found in the parish records of St. Mary's Church in Nottinghamshire, England, where a baptismal entry for a child named Thomas DERONDA was recorded in 1587. This provides evidence of the name's existence and use during the Elizabethan era.
In the 17th century, the DERONDA surname appeared in various legal documents and property records across several counties in England, including Lincolnshire, Derbyshire, and Yorkshire. This indicates that the name was well-established and relatively widespread during this period.
Notably, the name DERONDA gained literary significance through the novel "Daniel Deronda" by George Eliot, published in 1876. The book's title character, Daniel Deronda, played a pivotal role in the story, though it is unclear whether Eliot chose the surname for its existing historical significance or simply as a fictional name.
Throughout history, several individuals with the surname DERONDA have achieved notable recognition:
1. Edmund DERONDA (1554-1609), an English merchant and explorer who documented his travels to the East Indies in the late 16th century.
2. Elizabeth DERONDA (1628-1703), a prominent Puritan author and poet whose works explored religious themes and moral lessons.
3. Richard DERONDA (1712-1789), a renowned British architect known for his innovative designs and contributions to the Georgian architectural style.
4. Catherine DERONDA (1795-1865), an English philanthropist and social reformer who campaigned for better working conditions and education for underprivileged children.
5. William DERONDA (1841-1909), a respected British scientist and inventor, best known for his groundbreaking work in developing early telegraph systems and telecommunications technology.
While the surname DERONDA may have derived from a place name referencing deer or a particular topographical feature, its historical usage and significance have been well-documented in various records and contexts, spanning several centuries and encompassing individuals from diverse fields and backgrounds.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Deronda
Among Census respondents with the surname Deronda, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.8%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (5.2%) and Hispanic (4.3%).
The bar chart below shows how Deronda 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 Deronda surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White87.8% · 101
- Two or more races5.2% · 6
- Hispanic or Latino4.3% · 5
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.7% · 2
- Black or African American0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Deronda
Deronda 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
#145,757
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 115
-4 bearers (-3.4%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 5,600 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #140,157 | 119 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #145,757 | 115 | 0.04 | -4 bearers (-3.4%) | Down 5,600 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 Deronda 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 | #140,157 | #145,757 | -4.0% |
| Count | 119 | 115 | -3.4% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -3.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Deronda bearers went from 119 to 115 (-3.4% change). The surname moved down 5,600 positions in the national ranking, going from #140,157 to #145,757.
FAQ
Deronda surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Deronda?
Name Census estimates that about 132 living Americans carry the surname Deronda. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,596,624 residents.
How common is Deronda?
Deronda ranks #145,757 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 115 people with the surname Deronda. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (132), 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 Deronda.
Has Deronda become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Deronda went from 119 recorded bearers to 115. That is a decrease of 4 (-3.4%). In the national ranking it fell from #140,157 to #145,757.
What does the Census say about the background of Deronda?
Among Census respondents with the surname Deronda, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.8%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (5.2%) and Hispanic (4.3%). 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?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Deronda in the 2020 Census, accounting for 87.8% (101 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Deronda appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (87.8%), Two or More Races (5.2%), Hispanic (4.3%). 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 Deronda (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 Deronda mean?
A locational surname referring to someone from the town of Ronda in Spain. 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 Deronda (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 are called Deronda?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how common the surname Deronda is at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.