2000
#11,986
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,391
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.89
Rare Last name
Degeorge
French habitational surname referring to someone from a place called Saint-Georges or derived from the name George.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 2,660 Americans carry the last name Degeorge. That puts it at #12,705 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.78 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 128,855 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Degeorge surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
2.7K
1 in 128,855
Census rank
#12,705
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.8
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
2.3K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 2,320 bearers of the surname Degeorge in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.78 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 12705th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Degeorge, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.5%) and Two or More Races (2.6%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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As the DEGEORGE family lineage expanded, the name began to appear in various historical documents across different regions of France.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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Degeorge
Among Census respondents with the surname Degeorge, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.5%) and Two or More Races (2.6%).
The bar chart below shows how Degeorge bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Degeorge surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White91.4% · 2,121
- Hispanic or Latino4.5% · 105
- Two or more races2.6% · 61
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.7% · 17
- Black or African American0.6% · 14
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.1% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Degeorge
Degeorge appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#12,659
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,443
+52 bearers (+2.2%)
Per 100,000 0.83
Rank movement Down 673 places
2020
#12,705
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,320
-123 bearers (-5.0%)
Per 100,000 0.78
Rank movement Down 46 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #11,986 | 2,391 | 0.89 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #12,659 | 2,443 | 0.83 | +52 bearers (+2.2%) | Down 673 places |
| 2020 | #12,705 | 2,320 | 0.78 | -123 bearers (-5.0%) | Down 46 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Degeorge surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,659 | #12,705 | -0.4% |
| Count | 2,443 | 2,320 | -5.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.83 | 0.78 | -6.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Degeorge bearers went from 2,443 to 2,320 (-5.0% change). The surname moved down 46 positions in the national ranking, going from #12,659 to #12,705.
FAQ
Degeorge surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Degeorge?
Name Census estimates that about 2,660 living Americans carry the surname Degeorge. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 128,855 residents.
How common is Degeorge?
Degeorge ranks #12,705 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.78 per 100,000 residents, which is about 1 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 2,320 people with the surname Degeorge. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (2,660), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.78 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.78 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 1 of them to have the surname Degeorge.
Has Degeorge become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Degeorge went from 2,443 recorded bearers to 2,320. That is a decrease of 123 (-5.0%). In the national ranking it fell from #12,659 to #12,705.
What does the Census say about the background of Degeorge?
Among Census respondents with the surname Degeorge, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.5%) and Two or More Races (2.6%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Degeorge in the 2020 Census, accounting for 91.4% (2,121 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Degeorge appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (91.4%), Hispanic (4.5%), Two or More Races (2.6%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Degeorge (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Degeorge mean?
French habitational surname referring to someone from a place called Saint-Georges or derived from the name George. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Degeorge (0.78 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the surname Degeorge?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.