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

Degannes, 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 Degannes surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Degannes in America

Degannes is the 109258th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Degannes surname appeared 162 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 Degannes.

We can also compare 2010 data for Degannes 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 Degannes

The surname DEGANNES has its origins in France, dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to have originated from the French province of Poitou, where it was initially spelled as "de Ganne" or "de Gannes." The name is thought to be derived from a place name, possibly a town or village called Ganne or Gannes.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname DEGANNES can be found in the Trésor de Recherches, a French genealogical record from the late 13th century. The document mentions a nobleman named Raoul de Ganne, who lived in the region of Poitou during that time.

In the 14th century, the surname appeared in various French records, often with slight variations in spelling, such as "de Gannes," "de Ganne," or "Degannes." During this period, the name was associated with several notable individuals, including Pierre Degannes, a French knight who fought in the Hundred Years' War (c. 1337-1453).

As the surname spread across France and into other parts of Europe, its spelling evolved further. In the 16th century, a variant spelling, "de Gannay," was recorded in the Netherlands, possibly due to the migration of French Huguenots fleeing religious persecution.

One of the most prominent figures bearing the surname DEGANNES was Jean-Baptiste Degannes, a French painter and engraver who lived from 1685 to 1736. His works, which included portraits and religious scenes, were highly regarded during his lifetime and can still be found in various museums and private collections.

Another notable individual was Marie-Anne Degannes (1759-1841), a French noblewoman and philanthropist. She was known for her support of educational institutions and her efforts to improve the lives of underprivileged children in her community.

In the 19th century, the surname DEGANNES appeared in various historical records across Europe and North America. One example is Charles Degannes (1806-1879), a French-Canadian entrepreneur and politician who played a significant role in the development of the lumber industry in Quebec.

Throughout its long history, the surname DEGANNES has been borne by individuals from diverse backgrounds, including artists, politicians, military figures, and entrepreneurs. While the name's exact origins and meanings may have evolved over time, it remains a testament to the rich cultural heritage of France and the enduring legacy of its people.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Degannes

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

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

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