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

Degard, 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 Degard surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Degard in America

Degard is the 142108th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Degard surname appeared 117 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 Degard.

We can also compare 2010 data for Degard 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 Degard

The surname DEGARD originated in France during the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old French words "de" meaning "from" and "gard" meaning "guard" or "protector." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who served as a guard or protector, perhaps of a castle or other important place.

The earliest known record of the name DEGARD can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of England conducted in 1086 by order of William the Conqueror. This document mentions a landowner named Radulfus de Gard, which is likely an early variation of the modern surname DEGARD.

In the 13th century, a knight named Geoffroy Degard participated in the Seventh Crusade, which was led by King Louis IX of France. This crusade aimed to recapture Jerusalem from the Muslims but ultimately failed.

During the 14th century, a notable figure named Jean Degard served as a chamberlain to the Duke of Burgundy. He was responsible for managing the household and finances of the duke's court.

In the 16th century, a French explorer named Jacques Degard is said to have accompanied Jacques Cartier on his voyages to Canada. He is believed to have played a role in the establishment of the French colony of Quebec.

Another notable DEGARD was Pierre Degard, a French philosopher and theologian who lived in the 17th century. He was known for his writings on metaphysics and the nature of the soul.

Throughout history, variations of the spelling of the surname DEGARD have been recorded, including Degarde, Degard, and De Gard. Additionally, some places in France, such as villages or towns, may have been named after individuals bearing this surname or vice versa, further contributing to the name's legacy and geographical spread.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Degard

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

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

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