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

Dedeaux, 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 Dedeaux surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dedeaux in America

Dedeaux is the 16570th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dedeaux surname appeared 1,732 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 Dedeaux.

We can also compare 2010 data for Dedeaux 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 Dedeaux

The surname DEDEAUX has its origins in France, specifically in the Normandy region, dating back to the 11th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old French word "desdeaus," which translates to "pleasure" or "delight." This name was likely given to someone who was known for their cheerful or pleasant demeanor.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the DEDEAUX name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Desdeaux." This historical record suggests that the name was already established in Normandy before the Norman Conquest of England in 1066.

During the Middle Ages, the DEDEAUX name spread across various regions of France, and variations in spelling emerged, such as Dedaux, Dedo, and Dedeau. These variations were common due to the inconsistent nature of record-keeping and regional dialects at the time.

In the 13th century, a notable figure named Étienne DEDEAUX (1210-1278) was recorded as a successful merchant and landowner in the town of Rouen, Normandy. His legacy is documented in local archives, highlighting the prominence of the DEDEAUX name in the region.

Another noteworthy individual was Jean DEDEAUX (1495-1564), a scholar and theologian who played a significant role in the French Reformation. His writings and teachings had a lasting impact on the religious landscape of France during the 16th century.

In the 17th century, the DEDEAUX name appears in connection with the Place des Dédeaux, a square located in the town of Falaise, Normandy. This place name suggests that a branch of the DEDEAUX family may have resided or held influence in this area.

One of the earliest recorded immigrants to North America with the DEDEAUX surname was Pierre DEDEAUX, who arrived in Quebec, Canada, in 1665. He later settled in the Louisiana Territory, where his descendants continued to use the DEDEAUX name.

Another notable figure was Marie-Antoinette DEDEAUX (1785-1862), a French noblewoman and landowner who played a prominent role in the social and cultural life of her time. Her legacy is documented in various historical records and memoirs.

Throughout history, the DEDEAUX surname has been associated with various occupations, including merchants, scholars, landowners, and members of the nobility, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and achievements of those who bore this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dedeaux

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

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

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