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

DeJohnette, 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 DeJohnette surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of DeJohnette in America

DeJohnette is the 91625th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The DeJohnette surname appeared 201 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 DeJohnette.

We can also compare 2010 data for DeJohnette 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 DeJohnette

The surname DeJohnette has its origins in France, dating back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have derived from the French words "de" meaning "from" and "Jeannette," a diminutive form of the name Jean, which itself is derived from the Hebrew name Yohanan, meaning "God is gracious."

One of the earliest recorded instances of this surname can be found in the historical records of Normandy, where a family bearing the name DeJohnette resided in the village of Saint-Aubin-sur-Mer during the 13th century. It is possible that the name originated as a reference to someone who lived near a place associated with the name Jeannette or Jean.

In the 14th century, the DeJohnette family played a significant role in the Hundred Years' War between England and France. Pierre DeJohnette (1312-1387), a skilled archer and military strategist, is mentioned in several chronicles for his bravery and leadership on the battlefield.

During the Renaissance period, the DeJohnette name gained prominence in the arts and literature. Etienne DeJohnette (1498-1561), a renowned poet and playwright, was a member of the literary circle known as the Pléiade, which aimed to elevate the French language to the level of Latin and Greek.

In the 17th century, the DeJohnette family established itself in the wine-making region of Bordeaux. Jacques DeJohnette (1621-1693) is credited with developing a unique method of aging wine in oak barrels, which contributed to the region's reputation for producing exceptional vintages.

Another notable individual bearing the DeJohnette surname was Marie DeJohnette (1754-1832), a successful businesswoman and philanthropist who established several schools and hospitals in her hometown of Lyon. Her legacy is still celebrated annually in the city.

Throughout the centuries, the surname DeJohnette has undergone various spellings, including DeJohnete, Dejonette, and Dejohnette. While the original French pronunciation has been lost in some regions, the name has maintained its distinctive character and continues to be associated with a rich cultural heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name DeJohnette

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

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

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