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

Decore, 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 Decore surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Decore in America

Decore is the 131379th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Decore surname appeared 129 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 Decore.

We can also compare 2010 data for Decore 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 Decore

The surname DECORE has its origins tracing back to medieval France, particularly in the northern regions of the country. It is believed to have derived from the Old French word "decor," which translates to "ornament" or "decoration." This linguistic connection suggests that the name may have initially been associated with individuals involved in decorative crafts or trades.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the DECORE surname dates back to the 13th century, appearing in the archives of the Abbey of Saint-Denis near Paris. In these records, a certain Guillaume DECORE is mentioned as a skilled artisan commissioned to create intricate decorative elements for the abbey's interior.

During the late Middle Ages, the DECORE name gained prominence in the town of Lille, located in the historical region of Flanders. Local records from the 15th century indicate that a prominent family bearing this surname resided in the town and held influential positions within the local guilds of decorative artisans.

In the 16th century, the DECORE surname appeared in the renowned Froissart Chronicles, a historical work documenting the events of the Hundred Years' War. The text mentions a knight named Jean DECORE, who participated in the Battle of Crécy in 1346, one of the major conflicts between the English and French forces.

As the centuries progressed, the DECORE surname spread across various regions of France and beyond. Notably, in the 17th century, a renowned French architect named Pierre DECORE (1598-1672) gained recognition for his work on several significant architectural projects, including the design of the Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte.

Another notable figure bearing the DECORE surname was Jacques DECORE (1721-1789), a French painter and engraver who specialized in decorative art and portraiture. His works adorned the walls of numerous noble residences and were highly sought after by the French aristocracy of the time.

In the 19th century, the DECORE name found its way to the literary world through the works of the French author and poet, Alphonse DECORE (1836-1901). His poetic compositions, often celebrating the beauty of nature and the French countryside, earned him critical acclaim and a place among the notable literary figures of his era.

While the surname DECORE has its roots firmly planted in French soil, it has since spread to various parts of the world, carried by generations of individuals who have contributed to the rich tapestry of human history and cultural expression.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Decore

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

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

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