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

DeMoe, 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 DeMoe surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of DeMoe in America

DeMoe is the 76533rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The DeMoe surname appeared 251 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 DeMoe.

We can also compare 2010 data for DeMoe 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 DeMoe

The surname DEMOE is of French origin, with roots tracing back to the 12th century. It is believed to have originated from the northern regions of France, particularly in the areas surrounding Paris and Normandy. The name is derived from the Old French word "demoe," which translates to "of the meadow" or "from the meadow."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the DEMOE surname can be found in the Rotuli Hundredorum, a census-like record compiled in England in the late 13th century. This document mentions a John de Moe, indicating the presence of the surname in England at that time. Additionally, the name appears in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of landholdings in England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086, further attesting to its ancient roots.

In the 14th century, the name DEMOE appeared in various forms, including De Moe, De Moue, and De Moye, reflecting the variations in spelling and pronunciation common during that era. One notable individual from this period was Pierre de Moe, a French nobleman and landowner who lived in the village of Moe-en-Beauce, located in the Eure-et-Loir region of northern France, around the year 1350.

By the 16th century, the DEMOE surname had spread across Europe, with records showing individuals bearing the name in England, Scotland, and the Netherlands. One prominent figure from this time was Sir William Demoe, an English merchant and member of the Worshipful Company of Mercers, who lived from 1510 to 1585.

In the 17th century, the surname DEMOE was found in various parts of France, including the regions of Normandy, Brittany, and Picardy. One notable individual from this era was Jean-Baptiste Demoe, a French philosopher and writer who lived from 1625 to 1698 and authored several works on ethics and political theory.

As the centuries progressed, the DEMOE surname continued to be present across Europe, with individuals bearing the name making their mark in various fields. In the 19th century, for instance, there was a German composer named Ludwig Demoe, who lived from 1815 to 1892 and composed numerous works for piano and orchestra.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name DeMoe

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

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

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