2000
#146,011
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 104
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Dejolie
A French surname derived from the phrase "de la jolie", meaning "of the beautiful one".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 135 Americans carry the last name Dejolie. That puts it at #143,511 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,538,921 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Dejolie 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
135
1 in 2,538,921
Census rank
#143,511
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
118
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 118 bearers of the surname Dejolie in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 143511th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Dejolie, the largest self-reported group is American Indian/Alaska Native at 88.1%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (8.5%) and White (0.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Dejolie
Among Census respondents with the surname Dejolie, the largest self-reported group is American Indian/Alaska Native at 88.1%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (8.5%) and White (0.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Dejolie 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 Dejolie surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- American Indian and Alaska Native88.1% · 104
- Two or more races8.5% · 10
- White0.8% · 1
- Black or African American0.8% · 1
- Hispanic or Latino0.8% · 1
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.8% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Dejolie
Dejolie 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
#142,108
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 117
+13 bearers (+12.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 3,903 places
2020
#143,511
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 118
+1 bearers (+0.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 1,403 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #146,011 | 104 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #142,108 | 117 | 0.04 | +13 bearers (+12.5%) | Up 3,903 places |
| 2020 | #143,511 | 118 | 0.04 | +1 bearers (+0.9%) | Down 1,403 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 Dejolie 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 | #142,108 | #143,511 | -1.0% |
| Count | 117 | 118 | 0.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -1.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Dejolie bearers went from 117 to 118 (+0.9% change). The surname moved down 1,403 positions in the national ranking, going from #142,108 to #143,511.
FAQ
Dejolie surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Dejolie?
Name Census estimates that about 135 living Americans carry the surname Dejolie. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,538,921 residents.
How common is Dejolie?
Dejolie ranks #143,511 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 118 people with the surname Dejolie. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (135), 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 Dejolie.
Has Dejolie become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Dejolie went from 117 recorded bearers to 118. That is an increase of 1 (+0.9%). In the national ranking it fell from #142,108 to #143,511.
What does the Census say about the background of Dejolie?
Among Census respondents with the surname Dejolie, the largest self-reported group is American Indian/Alaska Native at 88.1%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (8.5%) and White (0.8%). 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?
American Indian/Alaska Native is the largest self-reported group for the surname Dejolie in the 2020 Census, accounting for 88.1% (104 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Dejolie appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are American Indian/Alaska Native (88.1%), Two or More Races (8.5%), White (0.8%). 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 Dejolie (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 Dejolie mean?
A French surname derived from the phrase "de la jolie", meaning "of the beautiful one". 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 Dejolie (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 Americans have the surname Dejolie?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.