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

DeHoney, 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 DeHoney surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of DeHoney in America

DeHoney is the 107669th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The DeHoney surname appeared 165 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 DeHoney.

We can also compare 2010 data for DeHoney 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 DeHoney

The surname DEHONEY is of English origin, dating back to the 16th century. It is derived from the combination of the Old English words "de" meaning "of" and "hony" meaning "honey." This suggests that the name likely originated from an area known for beekeeping or honey production.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name DEHONEY can be found in the parish records of St. Mary's Church in Berkshire, England, where a John Dehoney was baptized in 1598. Another early reference is in the Subsidy Rolls of Gloucestershire from 1628, which mentions a Thomas Dehoney.

During the 17th century, the spelling of the name varied, with variations such as Dehooney, Dehonney, and Dehonny being found in various records. This was a common occurrence with surnames in that era, as standardized spellings were not yet established.

In the 18th century, the DEHONEY name appeared in several notable records. A William Dehoney was listed in the Hearth Tax Rolls of Wiltshire in 1712, and a Mary Dehoney was recorded in the parish registers of St. Botolph's Church in Aldgate, London, in 1768.

One of the earliest known individuals with the DEHONEY surname was John Dehoney, a farmer from Gloucestershire, who was born in 1672 and died in 1745. Another notable figure was William Dehoney, a merchant from Bristol, who lived from 1712 to 1789.

In the 19th century, the DEHONEY name spread across England, with families bearing the surname residing in counties such as Berkshire, Gloucestershire, and Somerset. One prominent individual from this era was Henry Dehoney, a successful businessman from Bath, who was born in 1801 and died in 1879.

Other notable individuals with the DEHONEY surname include:

1. Thomas Dehoney (1825-1901), a renowned clockmaker from Bristol.
2. Elizabeth Dehoney (1842-1918), an author and poet from Cheltenham.
3. George Dehoney (1871-1945), a politician and Member of Parliament for Swindon.
4. Richard Dehoney (1905-1985), a renowned architect from London.
5. William Dehoney (1938-2012), a celebrated painter and artist from Somerset.

While the DEHONEY surname may have originated from a specific area or occupation, it has since become a widespread name across England, with a rich history spanning several centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name DeHoney

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

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

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