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

Deforge, 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 Deforge surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Deforge in America

Deforge is the 23100th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Deforge surname appeared 1,105 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 Deforge.

We can also compare 2010 data for Deforge 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 Deforge

The surname DEFORGE has its origins in France, with the earliest recorded instances dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old French word "forge," which referred to a blacksmith's workshop or forge. This occupation-based surname was likely given to individuals who worked as blacksmiths or were associated with the metalworking trade.

During the Middle Ages, blacksmiths played a crucial role in many communities, producing a wide range of metal tools and implements for various industries, including agriculture, construction, and military. The name DEFORGE may have originally been used to distinguish blacksmiths or their families from others in the same area.

One of the earliest known references to the surname DEFORGE can be found in the records of the Abbey of Saint-Denis, near Paris, where a certain Henri DEFORGE is mentioned in a document dated 1187. This suggests that the name was already in use in the Île-de-France region during that time period.

As the surname spread across France, variations in spelling emerged, including DEFFORGE, DELAFORGE, and DELFORGE. These variations often reflected regional dialects and the preferences of local scribes who recorded the names.

Notable individuals with the surname DEFORGE throughout history include:

1. Jean DEFORGE (c. 1550-1620), a renowned French metalsmith and engraver who worked for the royal court during the reign of King Henry IV.
2. Pierre DEFORGE (1659-1733), a French architect and engineer who designed several notable buildings in Paris, including the Church of Saint-Sulpice.
3. Marie-Thérèse DEFORGE (1728-1808), a French painter and portraitist who was admitted to the prestigious Académie Royale de Peinture et de Sculpture in 1770.
4. Étienne DEFORGE (1810-1876), a French sculptor known for his works in marble and bronze, including the statue of Voltaire in the Comédie Française in Paris.
5. Émile DEFORGE (1880-1954), a French writer and journalist who published several novels and short stories in the early 20th century.

While the surname DEFORGE is still found in France today, it has also spread to other parts of the world through emigration and the movement of people over the centuries. Regardless of its geographical location, the name continues to carry the legacy of its origins in the metalworking trade and the rich history of French surnames.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Deforge

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

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

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