Delavergne last name popularity, history, and meaning

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

Meaning of Delavergne

A topographic surname referring to someone living near an alder tree or copse.

Delavergne, 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 Delavergne surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Delavergne in America

Delavergne is the 65593rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Delavergne surname appeared 302 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 Delavergne.

We can also compare 2010 data for Delavergne 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.

20102000Change (%)
Rank65593599169.05%
Count302315-4.21%
Proportion per 100k0.100.12-18.18%

The history of the last name Delavergne

The surname Delavergne has its origins in France, dating back to the medieval period. It is derived from the Old French words "de la" meaning "of the" and "vergne" referring to an alder grove or wooded area. This suggests that the name was initially associated with a family or individual who resided near or owned a tract of alder trees.

Delavergne is a locational surname, indicating that it originated from a particular place or region within France. Historical records suggest that the name was prominent in the northern and central regions of the country, particularly in the provinces of Normandy and Île-de-France.

One of the earliest documented references to the Delavergne name can be found in the Cartulaire de l'abbaye de Saint-Père de Chartres, a medieval manuscript dating back to the 12th century. This cartulary, or collection of charters and deeds, mentions individuals with the surname Delavergne in connection with land transactions and legal matters.

In the 13th century, a prominent figure named Renaud Delavergne was recorded as a wealthy landowner and knight in the region of Normandy. His descendants continued to hold significant influence in the area for several generations.

During the 14th century, the Delavergne family established itself in the city of Paris, where they were involved in various trades and professions. One notable individual from this era was Jacques Delavergne, a successful merchant and burgher who served as a city councilor in the 1390s.

The 16th century saw the rise of a renowned poet and dramatist named Philippe Delavergne, who was born in Poitiers in 1520 and gained recognition for his works celebrating the Renaissance period.

In the 17th century, a military officer named Jean-Baptiste Delavergne distinguished himself in the French campaigns during the Thirty Years' War, earning him noble status and a coat of arms in recognition of his valor.

The 19th century brought forth a notable figure in the form of Léon Delavergne, a prominent historian and author born in 1828. His works focused on the history of French agriculture and rural life, and he served as a professor at the National Institute of Agronomy in Paris.

Throughout its history, the Delavergne surname has been associated with various places and locations within France, such as La Vergne, a commune in the Charente department, and Vergne, a commune in the Corrèze department. These place names likely influenced the spelling variations of the surname over time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Delavergne

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

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 Delavergne was:

Race/EthnicityPercentageTotal Occurrences
Non-Hispanic White Only94.37%285
Non-Hispanic Black Only(S)%(S)
Non-Hispanic Asian and Pacific Islander Only(S)%(S)
Non-Hispanic American Indian and Alaskan Native(S)%(S)
Non-Hispanic of Two or More Races(S)%(S)
Hispanic Origin3.31%10

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 Delavergne has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

20102000Change (%)
White94.37%94.92%-0.58%
Black(S)%0.00%(S)%
Asian and Pacific Islander(S)%(S)%(S)%
American Indian and Alaskan Native(S)%(S)%(S)%
Two or More Races(S)%1.90%(S)%
Hispanic3.31%1.59%70.20%

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

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