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

DeCuire, 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 DeCuire surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of DeCuire in America

DeCuire is the 129047th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The DeCuire surname appeared 132 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 DeCuire.

We can also compare 2010 data for DeCuire 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 DeCuire

The surname DECUIRE has its origins in France, particularly in the northern regions near the English Channel. It is believed to have emerged during the Middle Ages, around the 12th or 13th century. The name is derived from the Old French word "decuire," which means "to boil down" or "to cook thoroughly." This suggests that the name may have originally referred to an occupation or trade related to cooking or food preparation.

One of the earliest known references to the surname DECUIRE can be found in the Parisian tax records of 1292, where a certain Jean Decuire is listed as a resident of the city. These early records often provide valuable insights into the origins and distribution of surnames during that era.

In the 14th century, the surname DECUIRE appeared in several administrative documents from the Picardy region of northern France. For instance, a land deed from 1367 mentions a Jacques Decuire as a landowner in the village of Amiens.

During the 15th century, the DECUIRE name spread to other parts of France, as evidenced by records from various regions. One notable individual from this period was Pierre DECUIRE, a merchant from Lyon who was mentioned in a trade register from 1471.

As the centuries progressed, the spelling of the surname evolved slightly, with variations such as DECUYRE and DECUYERE appearing in certain regions. One prominent bearer of the name was Jean-Baptiste DECUIRE (1748-1832), a French physician and botanist who made significant contributions to the study of medicinal plants.

Another notable figure was François-Joseph DECUIRE (1766-1848), a French military officer who fought in the Napoleonic Wars and was awarded the Legion of Honor for his bravery and service.

In the 19th century, the DECUIRE surname found its way to other parts of Europe and even overseas. For instance, there are records of a family named DECUIRE settling in the United States in the late 1800s, with some members establishing roots in the state of Louisiana.

While the DECUIRE name is not among the most common surnames globally, it has left its mark in various historical records and has been carried by individuals who have made contributions in various fields throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name DeCuire

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

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

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