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

Deh, 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 Deh surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Deh in America

Deh is the 144141st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Deh surname appeared 115 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 Deh.

The history of the last name Deh

The surname "DEH" is believed to have originated in the northern regions of the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the areas that are now part of modern-day Pakistan and northern India. The name traces its roots back to the 12th century or earlier, during the period of the Delhi Sultanate.

The name "DEH" is likely derived from the Persian word "deh," which means "village" or "hamlet." This suggests that the surname may have been initially adopted by individuals who hailed from a particular village or rural settlement. It is also possible that the name was originally an occupational surname, given to those who worked in or oversaw the affairs of a village or rural area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname "DEH" can be found in the Ain-i-Akbari, a 16th-century administrative document compiled during the reign of the Mughal Emperor Akbar. The document mentions individuals with the surname "DEH" holding various administrative positions within the Empire.

In the 17th century, there are records of a prominent family with the surname "DEH" residing in the city of Lahore, which was then part of the Mughal Empire. This family is believed to have been involved in trade and commerce, with some members serving as advisors to the local nobility.

During the 18th century, a notable figure named Mirza Muhammad Rafi Deh (1723-1810) gained prominence as a poet and scholar in the court of the Nawab of Awadh. His literary works, which included poetry and historical accounts, are considered significant contributions to the Persian and Urdu literary traditions of that era.

Another notable individual with the surname "DEH" was Syed Ahmad Deh Bilgrami (1809-1876), a scholar and reformist who played a pivotal role in the Indian Rebellion of 1857 against the British East India Company. He was a vocal advocate for religious and social reforms and is remembered for his efforts to unite various Muslim factions against the colonial rule.

In the early 20th century, a prominent figure named Syed Hussain Deh Bilgrami (1868-1935) gained recognition as a jurist and legal scholar. He served as a judge in the Hyderabad State and was instrumental in codifying the laws of the Nizam's Dominions.

It is worth noting that the surname "DEH" may have variations in spelling, such as "DEY," "DI," or "DEE," depending on the region and language influences. Additionally, the name may have been associated with specific place names or villages in the past, although many of these connections have been lost over time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Deh

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

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

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