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

DeBerry, 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 DeBerry surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of DeBerry in America

DeBerry is the 6228th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The DeBerry surname appeared 5,493 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 2 people would have the surname DeBerry.

We can also compare 2010 data for DeBerry 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 DeBerry

The surname DEBERRY is of French origin, derived from the Old French word "de la berie," which means "from the berry patch." This name likely originated in the northern regions of France during the 11th or 12th century.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name DEBERRY can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of land ownership in England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The entry mentions a landowner named Robertus de la Berie, whose name is believed to be an early variation of DEBERRY.

During the medieval period, the DEBERRY surname was commonly associated with landowners or farmers who owned or cultivated berry patches or berry orchards. As people began to adopt hereditary surnames, those living or working in these areas may have taken on the name DEBERRY to identify themselves and their occupations.

In the 14th century, historical records show a prominent figure named Sir John DEBERRY, a knight who served under King Edward III during the Hundred Years' War. Sir John DEBERRY was born around 1310 and is noted for his bravery and military achievements during the Battle of Crécy in 1346.

Another notable individual with the DEBERRY surname was the French philosopher and writer, Pierre DEBERRY, who lived from 1598 to 1672. He was known for his works on metaphysics and was a prominent figure during the Age of Enlightenment.

In the 18th century, a wealthy merchant named William DEBERRY (1725-1798) made his fortune in the East India trade and established a successful business empire in London. His descendants continued to carry the DEBERRY name and played a significant role in the city's commercial and social circles.

During the 19th century, the DEBERRY name was also associated with literary figures, such as the American poet and essayist, Emily DEBERRY (1819-1892), whose works often explored themes of nature and the human experience.

Throughout history, variations of the DEBERRY surname have included spellings such as de la Berie, DeBerry, DeBarry, and Debarrie, reflecting the name's French roots and its evolution over time as it spread to different regions and cultures.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name DeBerry

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

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

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