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

DeHaven, 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 DeHaven surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of DeHaven in America

DeHaven is the 7351st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The DeHaven surname appeared 4,532 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 2 people would have the surname DeHaven.

We can also compare 2010 data for DeHaven 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 DeHaven

The surname DeHaven originates from the Netherlands and is believed to have derived from the Dutch word "haven," meaning "harbor" or "port." It is likely that the prefix "de" was added to denote a place of origin or association with a particular harbor or port town.

During the 17th century, many Dutch settlers immigrated to the American colonies, bringing their surnames with them. The DeHaven name can be traced back to this period of Dutch migration, with early records showing the presence of individuals bearing this surname in the Dutch communities of New York and New Jersey.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the DeHaven surname appears in the colonial records of New Netherlands (present-day New York) in the late 1600s. A man named Pieter DeHaven was listed as a landowner in the town of Flatbush, Long Island, in 1698.

Another early record of the DeHaven name can be found in the archives of the Dutch Reformed Church in New York City, where a marriage between Johannes DeHaven and Maria Van Dyck was recorded in 1712.

In the 18th century, the DeHaven family spread across the American colonies, with some members settling in Pennsylvania. One notable figure from this period was Isaac DeHaven (1736-1818), a Quaker preacher and abolitionist who was active in the anti-slavery movement.

As the DeHaven family continued to grow and expand throughout the United States, several individuals with this surname achieved prominence in various fields. John DeHaven (1809-1865) was a prominent lawyer and politician from North Carolina, serving as a member of the United States House of Representatives from 1851 to 1855.

In the field of literature, Robert DeHaven (1822-1890) was a renowned American poet and essayist, best known for his works on nature and transcendentalism. Another notable figure was Edward DeHaven (1839-1923), a naval officer who led several Arctic expeditions and served as the Governor of the Samoan Islands from 1900 to 1903.

The DeHaven surname has also been associated with several notable scientists and inventors. John DeHaven (1864-1943) was a pioneering engineer who contributed to the development of early electrical systems and held numerous patents in the field of electrical engineering.

Overall, the surname DeHaven has a rich history rooted in Dutch origins and has been carried by individuals who have made significant contributions across various fields throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name DeHaven

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

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

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