2000
#27,721
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 817
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.30
Very Rare Last name
Depp
A locational surname referring to someone from the village of Deep in Derbyshire, England.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 939 Americans carry the last name Depp. That puts it at #30,530 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.27 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 365,021 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Depp 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
939
1 in 365,021
Census rank
#30,530
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.3
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
819
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 819 bearers of the surname Depp in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.27 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 30530th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Depp, the largest self-reported group is White at 72.9%. The next largest groups are Black (17.3%) and Two or More Races (6.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Depp
The surname DEPP has its origins in the Old English language, emerging from the word "deop," which means "deep." The name is thought to have originated in England sometime during the early medieval period, around the 7th or 8th century.
It is believed that the name DEPP was initially used as a descriptive term, referring to someone who lived near a deep body of water, such as a lake or a river. In those times, it was common for people to be identified by their physical surroundings, occupations, or personal characteristics.
The earliest recorded instance of the name DEPP can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of land and property conducted in England in 1086 on the orders of William the Conqueror. This document mentions individuals with the surname DEPP residing in various counties, including Lincolnshire and Gloucestershire.
Over the centuries, the name underwent several variations in spelling, including Depp, Dep, Deppe, and Dieppe. These variations were often influenced by regional dialects and the preferences of scribes who recorded the name.
One notable bearer of the surname DEPP was Sir Robert Depp, a 14th-century English knight who fought in the Hundred Years' War against France. He was born around 1320 and served under King Edward III, participating in several key battles, such as the Battle of Crécy in 1346.
Another prominent figure was John Depp, a 16th-century merchant and philanthropist from London, born around 1520. He made a significant fortune through trade and used his wealth to support various charitable causes, including the construction of schools and hospitals.
In the 17th century, a branch of the DEPP family settled in the American colonies, with records showing a Thomas Depp arriving in Virginia in 1635. He established a successful farming community in the Tidewater region and played a role in the early development of the colony.
During the 18th century, the name DEPP appeared in various parts of Europe, including France and Germany. One notable individual was Friedrich Depp, a German composer and violinist born in 1740. He composed several operas and concertos and served as the court musician to the Prince of Anhalt-Zerbst.
In more recent times, the surname DEPP gained widespread recognition through the actor Johnny Depp, born in 1963. Depp has starred in numerous critically acclaimed films, including "Pirates of the Caribbean," "Edward Scissorhands," and "Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street," and is considered one of the most talented and versatile actors of his generation.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Depp
Among Census respondents with the surname Depp, the largest self-reported group is White at 72.9%. The next largest groups are Black (17.3%) and Two or More Races (6.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Depp 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 Depp surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White72.9% · 597
- Black or African American17.3% · 142
- Two or more races6.0% · 49
- Hispanic or Latino2.4% · 20
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.3% · 11
Timeline
Historical Census data for Depp
Depp 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
#29,279
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 808
-9 bearers (-1.1%)
Per 100,000 0.27
Rank movement Down 1,558 places
2020
#30,530
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 819
+11 bearers (+1.4%)
Per 100,000 0.27
Rank movement Down 1,251 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #27,721 | 817 | 0.30 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #29,279 | 808 | 0.27 | -9 bearers (-1.1%) | Down 1,558 places |
| 2020 | #30,530 | 819 | 0.27 | +11 bearers (+1.4%) | Down 1,251 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 Depp 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 | #29,279 | #30,530 | -4.3% |
| Count | 808 | 819 | 1.4% |
| Per 100K | 0.27 | 0.27 | 1.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Depp bearers went from 808 to 819 (+1.4% change). The surname moved down 1,251 positions in the national ranking, going from #29,279 to #30,530.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Depp
FAQ
Depp surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Depp?
Name Census estimates that about 939 living Americans carry the surname Depp. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 365,021 residents.
How common is Depp?
Depp ranks #30,530 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.27 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 819 people with the surname Depp. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (939), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.27 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.27 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 Depp.
Has Depp become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Depp went from 808 recorded bearers to 819. That is an increase of 11 (+1.4%). In the national ranking it fell from #29,279 to #30,530.
What does the Census say about the background of Depp?
Among Census respondents with the surname Depp, the largest self-reported group is White at 72.9%. The next largest groups are Black (17.3%) and Two or More Races (6.0%). 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 Depp in the 2020 Census, accounting for 72.9% (597 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Depp appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (72.9%), Black (17.3%), Two or More Races (6.0%). 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 Depp (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 Depp mean?
A locational surname referring to someone from the village of Deep in Derbyshire, England. 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 Depp (0.27 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 common is the surname Depp?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how common the surname Depp is at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.