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

DeClouet, 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 DeClouet surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of DeClouet in America

DeClouet is the 92358th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The DeClouet surname appeared 199 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 DeClouet.

We can also compare 2010 data for DeClouet 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 DeClouet

The surname DECLOUET has its origins in France, specifically in the region of Poitou. It first emerged in the early 16th century as a variation of the French word "clou," which means "nail." The name likely referred to someone who worked as a nail maker or someone associated with the nail trade.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the DECLOUET surname can be found in the parish records of Saint-Hilaire-de-Villefranche in Poitou, dating back to 1542. This record mentions a certain Jean DECLOUET, who was likely one of the first bearers of this surname.

Throughout the 16th and 17th centuries, the DECLOUET family spread across various regions of France, including Aquitaine, Normandy, and Brittany. Historical records from this period, such as tax rolls and census records, often mention individuals with the DECLOUET surname.

In the late 17th century, a branch of the DECLOUET family immigrated to the French colony of Louisiana. One of the earliest and most notable members of this branch was Alexandre DECLOUET, who was born in 1714 and served as a military officer in the French colonial militia.

Another prominent figure in the history of the DECLOUET surname was Jean Baptiste DECLOUET (1769-1843), a French-born plantation owner and businessman who settled in Louisiana in the late 18th century. He played a significant role in the early economic development of the region.

In the 19th century, several members of the DECLOUET family gained prominence in Louisiana. These included Paul Lozano DECLOUET (1818-1898), a plantation owner and politician who served as a member of the Louisiana State Senate, and Alexander DECLOUET (1847-1923), a lawyer and judge who served as a member of the Louisiana Supreme Court.

Throughout history, the DECLOUET surname has also been associated with various place names in France, such as Clouet and Cluet, which may have influenced the spelling and pronunciation of the surname over time.

Overall, the surname DECLOUET has a rich history that spans several centuries and continents, from its origins in France to its eventual establishment in the United States, particularly in the state of Louisiana.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name DeClouet

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

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

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