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

DeNogean, 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 DeNogean surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of DeNogean in America

DeNogean is the 59470th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The DeNogean surname appeared 340 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 DeNogean.

We can also compare 2010 data for DeNogean 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 DeNogean

The surname DENOGEAN has its origins in the region of Normandy in northern France, dating back to the 11th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old French word "denoger," which means "to deny or refuse." This could suggest that the name was initially given to someone who had a tendency to refuse or deny requests.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The entry mentions a landowner named Raoul de Nogean, who held lands in the county of Hertfordshire, England.

During the 12th century, the name appeared in various forms, such as de Nogean, de Nogeant, and de Nogehan, indicating its evolution over time. These variations likely stemmed from the different spellings used by scribes and clerks in various regions.

In the 13th century, a notable figure bearing the name was Sir William de Nogehan, a knight who participated in the Eighth Crusade (1270-1272) under the command of King Louis IX of France. Sir William's exploits were documented in several contemporary chronicles, providing valuable insights into the name's historical significance.

Another prominent individual with the surname DENOGEAN was Jean de Nogean, a French scholar and theologian who lived in the 15th century (circa 1420-1490). He was known for his contributions to the field of canon law and served as a professor at the University of Paris.

During the 16th century, the name appeared in several historical records, including the parish registers of the town of Nogent-sur-Seine in northern France. One notable entry was the birth record of Pierre Denogean in 1562, suggesting that the spelling had evolved closer to its modern form by that time.

In the 17th century, a notable figure was Jacques Denogean (1620-1688), a French architect and engineer who played a significant role in the construction of the Palace of Versailles under the reign of King Louis XIV.

Throughout its history, the surname DENOGEAN has been associated with various places, such as the town of Nogent in the Haute-Marne department of northeastern France, and the village of Nogean-sur-Vernisson in the Loiret department of northern France. These place names likely contributed to the evolution and variations of the surname over time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name DeNogean

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

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

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