Find out how popular the last name d'Arensbourg is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named d'Arensbourg.

d'Arensbourg, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the d'Arensbourg surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of d'Arensbourg in America

d'Arensbourg is the 37993rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The d'Arensbourg surname appeared 584 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname d'Arensbourg.

We can also compare 2010 data for d'Arensbourg to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name d'Arensbourg

The surname Darensbourg is believed to have originated in France, specifically in the region of Normandy, during the medieval period. It is likely derived from the Old French words "darne" and "bourg," meaning "place of the oak trees" or "oak tree village." This suggests that the name may have been associated with a particular location or settlement where oak trees were abundant.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Darensbourg can be traced back to the 13th century, when it appeared in various records and manuscripts from Normandy. It is possible that the name was initially used to identify individuals who resided in or were associated with a specific village or hamlet known for its oak trees.

During the 14th century, the name Darensbourg was mentioned in the Livre des Héritages, a historical document that recorded land ownership and property transactions in the Duchy of Normandy. This suggests that individuals bearing this surname may have been landowners or held influential positions within their communities.

In the 15th century, the name Darensbourg appeared in the Census of Rouen, a comprehensive record of the population of the city of Rouen, one of the most significant cities in Normandy at the time. This indicates that individuals with this surname had established themselves in urban areas as well as rural settlements.

Notable individuals who bore the surname Darensbourg include:

1. Jean Darensbourg (c. 1520 - 1587), a renowned architect from Normandy who contributed to the design and construction of several churches and public buildings in the region.

2. Marie Darensbourg (c. 1650 - 1718), a French novelist and poet who gained recognition for her works exploring themes of love, nature, and the human condition.

3. Pierre Darensbourg (1745 - 1812), a French military officer who fought in the American Revolutionary War and became a respected strategist and tactician.

4. Émilie Darensbourg (1810 - 1884), a prominent French philanthropist and social reformer who established numerous charitable organizations and advocated for the rights of women and children.

5. Henri Darensbourg (1871 - 1942), a French explorer and naturalist who conducted expeditions to various parts of Africa and contributed significantly to the study of flora and fauna in the region.

Over the centuries, the surname Darensbourg has undergone various spellings and variations, such as Darenbourg, Darensborg, and Darensburg, reflecting local dialects and linguistic influences in different regions where the name was present.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name d'Arensbourg

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname d'Arensbourg.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for d'Arensbourg was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of d'Arensbourg has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name d'Arensbourg was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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