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

DeGeorge, 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 DeGeorge surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of DeGeorge in America

DeGeorge is the 12659th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The DeGeorge surname appeared 2,443 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 DeGeorge.

We can also compare 2010 data for DeGeorge 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 DeGeorge

The surname DEGEORGE is believed to have originated in France during the medieval period. It is a locational surname derived from the French place name "de George," meaning "of George." This place name likely referred to a town or village named after Saint George, a popular Christian martyr venerated in many parts of Europe.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name DEGEORGE can be found in the Rolls of the Exchequer of Normandy, dating back to the 12th century. These ancient records document individuals bearing the surname, suggesting its usage in the northern regions of France during that era.

As the DEGEORGE family lineage expanded, the name began to appear in various historical documents across different regions of France. For instance, in the 14th century, records from the city of Rouen mention a certain Jean DEGEORGE, a merchant involved in trade activities.

During the 16th century, the DEGEORGE name gained prominence in the region of Brittany, where several notable individuals bore this surname. One such figure was Pierre DEGEORGE, a renowned scholar and author who lived from 1540 to 1612. His works on philosophy and theology were highly regarded during his time.

In the 17th century, the DEGEORGE family had established a presence in the French province of Burgundy. Historical records from this region mention a nobleman named François DEGEORGE, who served as a military officer under King Louis XIV during the latter part of the century.

As the name spread across different parts of Europe, variations in spelling emerged, such as DEGEORGES, DEGERGES, and DEGERGE. These variations were often influenced by regional dialects and the preferences of scribes who recorded the name in official documents.

Notable individuals bearing the DEGEORGE surname throughout history include:

1. Jacques DEGEORGE (1673-1741), a prominent architect from Paris who designed several churches and public buildings in the city.

2. Marie DEGEORGE (1758-1822), a French poet and writer known for her romantic verses and literary salons in Paris.

3. Antoine DEGEORGE (1817-1892), a French explorer and naturalist who led expeditions to Africa and contributed significantly to the study of zoology.

4. Émile DEGEORGE (1876-1953), a French sculptor renowned for his monumental works and public statues adorning cities across France.

5. Simone DEGEORGE (1901-1987), a celebrated French actress who graced the stages of renowned theaters in Paris and achieved widespread acclaim for her performances.

While the DEGEORGE surname originated in France, it has since spread to various parts of the world, including North America and other European countries, as families migrated and established new roots over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name DeGeorge

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

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

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