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

DeCory, 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 DeCory surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of DeCory in America

DeCory is the 102688th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The DeCory surname appeared 175 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 DeCory.

We can also compare 2010 data for DeCory 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 DeCory

The surname DECORY is believed to have originated in France, likely during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Old French word "decor," which means "adornment" or "decoration." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who worked as a decorator or embellisher of various objects or buildings.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the DECORY surname can be found in the records of the city of Paris, where a certain Jean DECORY was documented as a resident in the year 1387. This provides evidence that the name was already established in the region at that time.

In the 15th century, the DECORY name appeared in several historical documents related to the French nobility. For example, a knight named Étienne DECORY was mentioned in a chronicle from the year 1463, where he was praised for his valor in a battle against the English during the latter stages of the Hundred Years' War.

During the 16th century, the DECORY family seemed to have gained prominence in the city of Lyon, which was then a major center for the silk trade and artistic craftsmanship. A notable figure from this era was Jeanne DECORY, born in 1527, who was renowned for her exquisite embroidery work and served as a court embroiderer to King Henry II.

In the 17th century, the DECORY surname can be found in various records across different regions of France, indicating that the family had dispersed geographically. One prominent individual was Pierre DECORY (1623-1687), a master woodcarver from the town of Dijon, whose intricate works adorned many churches and noble residences throughout the region.

Another noteworthy figure was Marguerite DECORY (1681-1746), a celebrated painter from Paris who specialized in portraiture and was commissioned by several members of the French aristocracy to capture their likenesses on canvas.

As the DECORY name spread across France and into other parts of Europe, it continued to be associated with various artistic and decorative professions, reflecting its roots in the concept of adornment and embellishment.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name DeCory

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

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

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