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

DeClue, 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 DeClue surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of DeClue in America

DeClue is the 15278th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The DeClue surname appeared 1,922 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 DeClue.

We can also compare 2010 data for DeClue 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 DeClue

The surname DECLUE has its origins in France, dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have originated from the Old French word "declu," which means "out of the loop" or "distant." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who lived in a remote or secluded area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name DECLUE can be found in the parish records of Normandy, where a family by this name resided in the village of Saint-Aubin-lès-Elbeuf in the late 1500s. The name was also present in other regions of northern France, such as Picardy and Champagne, during this time period.

In the 17th century, the DECLUE name appeared in various legal documents and municipal records across France. For example, a Pierre DECLUE was listed as a landowner in the village of Montfort-l'Amaury near Paris in 1632. Another notable individual was Jean DECLUE, a merchant from Rouen who was involved in the textile trade with England in the late 1600s.

As the centuries progressed, the DECLUE surname spread to other parts of Europe and beyond. In the 18th century, a family by the name of DECLUE settled in the Dutch city of Amsterdam, where they became successful traders and merchants. One member of this family, Willem DECLUE (1725-1802), was a prominent banker and philanthropist in the city.

In the 19th century, several individuals with the DECLUE surname made their mark in various fields. One such person was Émile DECLUE (1828-1901), a French artist and engraver who was known for his intricate etchings of landscapes and historical scenes. Another notable figure was Auguste DECLUE (1856-1923), a Belgian engineer who contributed significantly to the development of early automotive technologies.

The DECLUE name also found its way to North America, with some of the earliest recorded instances dating back to the late 18th century. One notable individual was John DECLUE (1775-1842), an American farmer and militia captain who fought in the War of 1812. Another was Pierre DECLUE (1790-1865), a French-Canadian settler who established a successful trading post in what is now the state of Michigan.

As the 20th century approached, the DECLUE surname continued to be present in various parts of the world. One notable figure from this time period was Émile DECLUE (1885-1957), a French mathematician and physicist who made significant contributions to the field of electromagnetism. Another was Charles DECLUE (1901-1978), an American author and journalist who wrote extensively about the American West and Native American culture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name DeClue

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

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

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