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

Denoux, 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 Denoux surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Denoux in America

Denoux is the 144141st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Denoux surname appeared 115 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 Denoux.

We can also compare 2010 data for Denoux 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 Denoux

The surname DENOUX has its origins in France and can be traced back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old French word "de noue," which means "from the valley." This suggests that the name was initially associated with people who lived in or near a valley.

The earliest recorded mention of the DENOUX surname can be found in the historical records of the Normandy region of France, where it was often spelled as "Denous" or "Denoues." This variant spelling is likely due to the regional dialects and pronunciation variations in different parts of the country.

In the 14th century, the DENOUX name appeared in several documents related to land ownership and taxation in the villages around the city of Rouen. One notable record from 1387 mentions a "Jean Denoux" who was a landowner in the village of Bois-Guillaume.

During the 16th century, the DENOUX surname began to spread beyond the Normandy region as families migrated to other parts of France. In 1542, a "Pierre Denoux" was recorded as a merchant in the city of Lyon, indicating the name's presence in the southeastern region of the country.

One of the earliest known bearers of the DENOUX surname was Jacques Denoux, a French philosopher and theologian born in 1587 in the town of Évreux. He was a prominent figure in the intellectual circles of his time and wrote several influential works on religious doctrine and ethics.

Another notable figure was Marguerite Denoux, a French poet and writer who lived during the 17th century. Born in 1628 in the village of Nonancourt, she became known for her lyrical works that celebrated the beauty of nature and rural life.

In the 18th century, the DENOUX name gained prominence in the field of architecture and engineering. François Denoux (1720-1802) was a renowned architect who designed several notable buildings in Paris, including the Palais de la Légion d'Honneur.

The 19th century saw the DENOUX name associated with the arts and literature. Jean-Baptiste Denoux (1814-1887) was a celebrated painter who specialized in landscapes and rural scenes, capturing the essence of the French countryside in his works.

Throughout its history, the DENOUX surname has been linked to various regions of France, including Normandy, Île-de-France, and Lyon. While the name may have originated from a reference to a specific geographical location, it has since become a part of the rich tapestry of French surnames, representing a diverse range of professions, artistic endeavors, and cultural contributions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Denoux

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

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

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