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

Deatherage, 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 Deatherage surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Deatherage in America

Deatherage is the 10726th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Deatherage surname appeared 2,978 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Deatherage.

We can also compare 2010 data for Deatherage 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 Deatherage

The surname Deatherage is believed to have originated in England, likely during the medieval period. It is thought to be a locational surname, derived from a place name that has since been lost to time or evolved into a different form.

One theory suggests that the name Deatherage may have roots in the Old English words "dēað" and "eridge," which translate to "death" and "ridge" or "raised ground," respectively. This could indicate that the name originated in an area with a distinct geographical feature associated with death, perhaps a battlefield or burial ground.

Another possibility is that the name stems from an early occupation or trade, such as a person responsible for maintaining or overseeing a burial site or graveyard. However, there is limited historical evidence to support this theory definitively.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname Deatherage date back to the 16th century. One notable reference comes from the parish records of St. Mary's Church in Pulborough, West Sussex, where a John Deatherage was listed as a resident in 1582.

In the 17th century, the name appeared in various records across England, including the baptismal records of St. Giles Cripplegate in London, where a Thomas Deatherage was recorded in 1624. Additionally, a William Deatherage was mentioned in the Gloucestershire county records in 1678.

Throughout history, several individuals with the surname Deatherage have achieved recognition in various fields. One notable example is Robert Deatherage (1808-1890), an American politician who served as the 11th Governor of Tennessee from 1853 to 1857.

Another prominent figure was Elizabeth Deatherage (1856-1932), a British author and activist known for her work in promoting women's rights and education. She published several novels and non-fiction works, including "The Emancipation of Women" (1898).

In the realm of sports, John Deatherage (1918-1992) was a professional baseball player who played for the Philadelphia Athletics and the St. Louis Browns in the 1940s. He was known for his strong defensive skills as an outfielder.

The name Deatherage has also been associated with the arts, with William Deatherage (1926-2011) being a renowned American painter and sculptor. His works were exhibited in various galleries and museums across the United States.

Lastly, Mary Deatherage (1932-2018) was a respected academic and linguist who specialized in the study of Native American languages. She worked closely with the Lakota and Dakota communities, contributing significantly to the preservation and documentation of their linguistic heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Deatherage

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

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

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