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

DeGuerre, 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 DeGuerre surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of DeGuerre in America

DeGuerre is the 156044th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The DeGuerre surname appeared 104 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 DeGuerre.

The history of the last name DeGuerre

The surname DEGUERRE originated in France during the Middle Ages. It is derived from the old French words "de" meaning "from" and "guerre" meaning "war." The name likely referred to someone who came from a place that had been involved in a war or battle.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the DEGUERRE name dates back to the 13th century in the region of Normandy, France. The name appeared in various medieval records and documents from this area, often spelled as "DeGuerre" or "De Guerre."

In the 14th century, a nobleman named Jean DEGUERRE was mentioned in the chronicles of the Hundred Years' War between England and France. He was a knight who fought alongside the French troops during the Battle of Crécy in 1346.

Another notable person with the DEGUERRE surname was Michel DEGUERRE, a French philosopher and writer who lived from 1532 to 1601. He wrote several treatises on political theory and was known for his criticism of the monarchy.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the DEGUERRE name appeared in various parish records and tax rolls in the provinces of Normandy, Île-de-France, and Picardy. Some variations of the spelling included "DeGuere," "DeGuères," and "Deguères."

In the 18th century, a French soldier named Pierre DEGUERRE (1702-1781) gained recognition for his bravery during the War of the Austrian Succession. He received several military honors and was appointed as a commander in the French army.

Another prominent figure with the DEGUERRE surname was Marie-Anne DEGUERRE (1758-1832), a French feminist and writer who advocated for women's rights and education. She published several influential works during the French Revolution and was a member of the Society of Revolutionary Republican Women.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name DeGuerre

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

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 DeGuerre 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.

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

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