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

Denegre, 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 Denegre surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Denegre in America

Denegre is the 153769th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Denegre surname appeared 106 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 Denegre.

We can also compare 2010 data for Denegre 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 Denegre

The surname Denegre originated in France, specifically in the region of Languedoc-Roussillon in the southern part of the country. Its roots can be traced back to the medieval period, around the 12th or 13th century.

The name Denegre is believed to be derived from the Old French words "dene" and "gre," which together mean "grain of sand" or "small particle." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone living near a sandy area or working with sand in some capacity.

One of the earliest recorded references to the Denegre name can be found in the Census de Languedoc, a historical tax record from the late 13th century. This document lists several individuals with variations of the name, such as "Denegre," "Denègre," and "De Nègre."

In the 14th century, a notable figure named Pierre Denegre was a prominent merchant and landowner in the city of Montpellier. Records indicate that he owned several properties and vineyards in the region.

During the 16th century, the Denegre family established itself in the nearby town of Nîmes, where they played an influential role in local affairs. One member, Jacques Denegre (1534-1602), served as a magistrate and was known for his legal expertise.

In the 17th century, the name appears in the records of the Académie des Sciences, Inscriptions et Belles-Lettres de Toulouse, an esteemed academic institution. François Denegre (1629-1702) was a respected scholar and mathematician who contributed to the academy's work.

Another notable figure was Marie Denegre (1768-1835), a French writer and translator who lived during the Revolutionary and Napoleonic eras. She gained recognition for her translations of works by English authors, such as Samuel Richardson and Laurence Sterne.

In the 19th century, the name Denegre appeared in connection with the town of Beaucaire, located in the Gard department of southern France. Jean-Baptiste Denegre (1810-1882) was a prominent businessman and politician who served as the mayor of Beaucaire for several years.

Throughout history, the Denegre surname has maintained a strong presence in the southern regions of France, particularly in Languedoc-Roussillon, Provence, and the surrounding areas. Despite its relatively modest origins, the name has produced various notable individuals across different fields.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Denegre

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

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

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