2000
#148,244
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 102
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Dejesse
A French surname meaning "from the place called Jesse".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 124 Americans carry the last name Dejesse. That puts it at #150,935 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,764,148 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Dejesse 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
124
1 in 2,764,148
Census rank
#150,935
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
108
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 108 bearers of the surname Dejesse in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 150935th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Dejesse, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.6%) and Two or More Races (3.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Dejesse
The surname DEJESSE has its origins tracing back to France during the 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old French word "dejes", which translates to "pasture" or "meadow". The name was likely given to someone who lived near or worked on a pastureland.
In the early records, the name appeared with various spellings, such as "Dejes", "Dejesse", and "Dejessy". One of the earliest documented mentions of the name can be found in the Livre des Métiers, a historical record of trades and professions in Paris, dated back to 1268. The entry lists a certain "Jehan Dejes" as a farmer.
The DEJESSE name gained prominence in the region of Normandy, particularly in the areas around Rouen and Caen. During the 13th century, the name was associated with several landowners and farmers in these regions.
One notable figure from the 14th century was Jean DEJESSE, a farmer and landowner from the village of Bréville-sur-Mer in Normandy. Records from 1372 indicate that he was involved in a dispute over land ownership with a neighboring lord.
In the 15th century, the DEJESSE family had established a presence in the city of Paris. Pierre DEJESSE, born in 1423, was a renowned baker and guild member in the city's bakers' guild.
During the 16th century, the name spread to other parts of France, including the regions of Brittany and Poitou. A notable figure from this period was Michel DEJESSE, born in 1558 in Nantes, who served as a captain in the French army during the Wars of Religion.
As the name continued to spread throughout France, it also found its way to other parts of Europe. In the 17th century, a branch of the DEJESSE family settled in the Low Countries, where they were known as "DeJesse" or "De Jesse".
One of the most prominent individuals with this surname was Jacques DEJESSE, a French philosopher and writer born in 1672 in Paris. He was known for his works on ethics and political theory, and his writings were influential during the Age of Enlightenment.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Dejesse
Among Census respondents with the surname Dejesse, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.6%) and Two or More Races (3.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Dejesse 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 Dejesse surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White88.9% · 96
- Hispanic or Latino5.6% · 6
- Two or more races3.7% · 4
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.9% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Dejesse
Dejesse 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
#147,253
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 112
+10 bearers (+9.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 991 places
2020
#150,935
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 108
-4 bearers (-3.6%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 3,682 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #148,244 | 102 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #147,253 | 112 | 0.04 | +10 bearers (+9.8%) | Up 991 places |
| 2020 | #150,935 | 108 | 0.04 | -4 bearers (-3.6%) | Down 3,682 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 Dejesse 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 | #147,253 | #150,935 | -2.5% |
| Count | 112 | 108 | -3.6% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -9.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Dejesse bearers went from 112 to 108 (-3.6% change). The surname moved down 3,682 positions in the national ranking, going from #147,253 to #150,935.
FAQ
Dejesse surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Dejesse?
Name Census estimates that about 124 living Americans carry the surname Dejesse. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,764,148 residents.
How common is Dejesse?
Dejesse ranks #150,935 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 108 people with the surname Dejesse. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (124), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Dejesse.
Has Dejesse become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Dejesse went from 112 recorded bearers to 108. That is a decrease of 4 (-3.6%). In the national ranking it fell from #147,253 to #150,935.
What does the Census say about the background of Dejesse?
Among Census respondents with the surname Dejesse, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.6%) and Two or More Races (3.7%). 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 Dejesse in the 2020 Census, accounting for 88.9% (96 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Dejesse appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (88.9%), Hispanic (5.6%), Two or More Races (3.7%). 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 Dejesse (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 Dejesse mean?
A French surname meaning "from the place called Jesse". 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 Dejesse (0.04 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 last name Dejesse?
Find out how many Americans have the surname Dejesse on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.