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

Deasey, 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 Deasey surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Deasey in America

Deasey is the 95115th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Deasey surname appeared 192 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 Deasey.

We can also compare 2010 data for Deasey 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 Deasey

The surname DEASEY is of Irish origin and dates back to the late 16th century. It is believed to have originated from the Gaelic surname Ó Dáoiseacha, which means "descendant of Dáoiseach." The name Dáoiseach is derived from the Irish word "dáoiseach," meaning "churlish" or "uncivil."

The earliest recorded instances of the DEASEY surname can be found in various Irish records and documents from the late 16th and early 17th centuries. One notable mention is in the Fiants of the Reign of Queen Elizabeth I, where the name appears as "O'Daysye."

The DEASEY name has strong roots in County Cork, particularly in the baronies of Kinalmeaky and Kinsale. It is believed that the family may have originally hailed from the Kinsale area before spreading to other parts of Cork and neighboring counties.

One of the earliest recorded individuals bearing the DEASEY surname was Patrick Deasey, who was born in County Cork around 1620. He was a prominent landowner and is mentioned in the Hearth Money Rolls of 1665.

Another notable figure with the DEASEY surname was John Deasey, who was born in County Cork in 1735. He was a successful merchant and shipowner, and his name appears in various trade records and shipping logs from the late 18th century.

In the 19th century, the DEASEY surname gained prominence in the world of literature. One of the most famous bearers of the name was William Gerard Deasey (1838-1918), an Irish novelist and playwright known for his works such as "The Emigrants" and "The Thunderbolt."

Another literary figure with the DEASEY surname was Cornelius Deasey (1872-1949), a renowned Irish poet and journalist. He was born in County Cork and is remembered for his collections of poetry, including "Poems and Translations" and "The Marcher's Muse."

The DEASEY surname has also been associated with various place names in Ireland, such as Deasey's Cross and Deasey's Bridge, both located in County Cork. These place names likely derived from the presence of DEASEY families in those areas.

Overall, the surname DEASEY has a rich history rooted in Irish culture and tradition, with its origins dating back to the late 16th century and a strong presence in County Cork. While the name has been relatively uncommon, it has produced several notable figures in various fields throughout history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Deasey

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Deasey.

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 Deasey 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 Deasey 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 Deasey was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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