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

Dejolie, 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 Dejolie surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dejolie in America

Dejolie is the 142108th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dejolie surname appeared 117 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 Dejolie.

We can also compare 2010 data for Dejolie 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 Dejolie

The surname DEJOLIE is believed to have originated in France during the medieval period. It is derived from the Old French words "de" meaning "of" and "jolie" meaning "pretty" or "beautiful". This suggests that the name may have been initially given as a descriptive nickname to someone who was considered attractive or pleasing in appearance.

The earliest recorded instances of the name can be traced back to the 12th century in the region of Normandy, France. Historical records from this time show variations in spelling such as "DeJolie", "De Jolie", and "DeJolye". These variations were common as spelling conventions were not standardized until much later.

One of the earliest known bearers of the name was Jean DeJolie, a Norman nobleman who lived in the late 12th century. He was mentioned in several charters and legal documents from the time, indicating that the name had already established itself among the nobility.

In the 13th century, the name appears in the Cartulaire de l'Abbaye de Saint-Étienne de Caen, a collection of charters and deeds from the Abbey of Saint-Étienne in Caen, Normandy. This suggests that the surname was present in the area and may have been associated with landowners or individuals of some means.

During the 14th century, the DEJOLIE name spread to other regions of France, including Île-de-France and Brittany. One notable individual from this period was Pierre DeJolie, a merchant from Paris who was involved in the trade of luxury goods. He was born around 1320 and is mentioned in several business records from that time.

In the 15th century, the surname gained further prominence when Jacques DeJolie, a military commander, fought in the Hundred Years' War on the side of the French. He was born in 1425 and is recorded as having participated in several important battles, including the Battle of Castillon in 1453.

As the name spread across France and into neighboring regions, it also underwent various spelling variations, such as "Dejolie", "DeJollie", and "DeJolye". These variations were often influenced by local dialects and scribal practices.

Throughout the subsequent centuries, the DEJOLIE surname continued to be found in various parts of France and Europe, with individuals bearing the name playing roles in various fields, including the arts, academia, and politics. However, detailed records of specific individuals from this period are scarce, as many historical documents were lost or destroyed over time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dejolie

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

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

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