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

Declet, 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 Declet surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Declet in America

Declet is the 62531st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Declet surname appeared 320 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 Declet.

We can also compare 2010 data for Declet 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 Declet

The surname DECLET is believed to have originated in France, specifically in the northern regions near the border with Belgium. It likely emerged during the Middle Ages, sometime between the 11th and 13th centuries.

The name DECLET is thought to be derived from the Old French word "declet," which referred to a small enclosure or a fenced area. This suggests that the name may have initially been used to identify individuals who lived near or worked on such enclosed spaces, perhaps as farmers or landowners.

Records from the 13th century indicate that the name was present in various forms, such as "de Clet," "de Clette," and "de Cletis." These variations point to the name's evolution over time and its adaptation to different regional dialects.

One of the earliest known references to the name DECLET can be found in a 14th-century manuscript from the Picardy region of northern France. This document mentions a certain "Robert de Clet," providing valuable insight into the name's usage during that period.

In the 15th century, a nobleman named Jacques DECLET (1412-1478) was recorded as owning lands in the Artois region, which was then part of the Duchy of Burgundy. His lineage can be traced back several generations, indicating the name's longstanding presence in the area.

Another notable figure bearing the DECLET surname was Marie DECLET (1556-1620), a prominent merchant from the city of Lille. Her business dealings and contributions to the local economy were well-documented in historical records from the late 16th and early 17th centuries.

During the 17th century, the name DECLET appeared in connection with the village of Decléty, located in the Pas-de-Calais region of northern France. It is believed that this place name may have influenced the spelling and pronunciation of the surname over time.

In the 18th century, a French military officer named Pierre DECLET (1721-1798) gained recognition for his service during the Seven Years' War and the French Revolutionary Wars. His exploits were chronicled in various historical accounts of the time.

The 19th century saw the emergence of a renowned French writer and poet named Charles DECLET (1818-1879). His works, which often explored themes of nature and rural life, garnered significant acclaim during his lifetime and contributed to the literary landscape of the era.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Declet

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

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

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