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

DeMeritte, 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 DeMeritte surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of DeMeritte in America

DeMeritte is the 115034th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The DeMeritte surname appeared 152 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 DeMeritte.

We can also compare 2010 data for DeMeritte 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 DeMeritte

The surname "DEMERITTE" is believed to have originated in France during the Middle Ages. It is thought to be derived from the Old French word "demerite," which means "lack of merit" or "demerit." This suggests that the name may have been given as a nickname or descriptive name to someone who was perceived as lacking in merit or virtue.

The earliest known record of the surname "DEMERITTE" dates back to the 13th century, when it appeared in the tax rolls of the region of Normandy in northern France. It is possible that the name may have been associated with a specific place or location within Normandy, as many surnames of that era were derived from place names.

In the 14th century, a nobleman named Jean de Meritte was recorded as owning lands and properties in the village of Meritte, located in the Champagne region of northeastern France. It is possible that this individual and his family may have played a role in the establishment of the "DEMERITTE" surname.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname "DEMERITTE" was Pierre Demeritte, who was born in the town of Rouen, Normandy, in 1432. He was a merchant and trader who established trade routes between France and England.

Another notable figure with this surname was Jeanne Demeritte (1524-1598), a French noblewoman and patron of the arts. She was known for her support of various artists and writers during the Renaissance period.

In the 17th century, a French soldier named Jacques Demeritte (1611-1678) gained recognition for his bravery and service in the French army during the Thirty Years' War. He was awarded several military honors and was granted lands in the region of Poitou.

During the 18th century, a French philosopher and writer named François Demeritte (1723-1796) gained prominence for his works on ethics and moral philosophy. His writings were widely read and influential during the Enlightenment period.

In the 19th century, a French engineer named Alexandre Demeritte (1811-1879) made significant contributions to the design and construction of railways and bridges across Europe. His innovative engineering methods were widely admired and adopted.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name DeMeritte

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

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

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