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

Deel, 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 Deel surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Deel in America

Deel is the 7437th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Deel surname appeared 4,478 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 2 people would have the surname Deel.

We can also compare 2010 data for Deel 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 Deel

The surname Deel originated in the Netherlands, specifically in the northern region known as Friesland. It likely emerged in the 16th or 17th century, derived from the Old Frisian word "deel," meaning "valley" or "dale." This suggests that the name may have initially been used to identify individuals who lived in or near a valley or low-lying area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Deel surname can be found in the Frisian town of Dokkum, where a family bearing this name is mentioned in church records dating back to the late 1500s. Other early references to the name include mentions in municipal records from the city of Leeuwarden, the capital of Friesland, in the early 1600s.

While the Deel surname does not appear to be directly linked to any specific historical figures or events, its geographic origins in Friesland align with the region's rich cultural heritage and longstanding traditions. Friesland was once an independent territory with its own language and customs, and many Frisian surnames have their roots in the region's unique linguistic and historical context.

Notable individuals with the surname Deel throughout history include:

1. Johannes Deel (1670-1738), a Dutch Golden Age painter known for his still-life works and landscapes.
2. Pieter Deel (1763-1824), a Frisian politician and businessman who served as the mayor of Harlingen in the early 19th century.
3. Antje Deel (1810-1892), a Frisian author and poet who wrote extensively in the Frisian language.
4. Tjeerd Deel (1876-1943), a Dutch architect renowned for his contributions to the Amsterdam School of architecture.
5. Gerrit Deel (1901-1976), a Frisian farmer and community leader who played a significant role in the preservation of Frisian cultural traditions.

While the Deel surname has its roots in the Netherlands and Friesland, it has since spread to other parts of the world, particularly through emigration and various historical events. However, its origins can be traced back to the linguistic and cultural heritage of the Frisian region, reflecting the rich tapestry of Dutch surnames and their diverse etymological backgrounds.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Deel

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

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

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