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

Denoyer, 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 Denoyer surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Denoyer in America

Denoyer is the 30980th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Denoyer surname appeared 750 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 Denoyer.

We can also compare 2010 data for Denoyer 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 Denoyer

The surname DENOYER originated in France during the medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Old French word "noyer," which means "walnut tree." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived near a walnut tree or a grove of walnut trees.

The earliest recorded instances of the DENOYER name can be traced back to the 12th century in various regions of northern France, particularly in the areas around Paris and Normandy. In the Domesday Book, a medieval census conducted in England in 1086, there are no direct references to the DENOYER surname, indicating that it likely emerged and became established primarily in France before spreading to other parts of Europe.

One of the earliest known individuals with the DENOYER surname was Jean DENOYER, a French nobleman who lived in the 13th century and served as a knight in the court of King Louis IX. Another notable figure was Pierre DENOYER, a 14th-century French architect who was involved in the construction of several Gothic cathedrals, including the Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris.

During the Renaissance period, the DENOYER name gained further prominence with the birth of Étienne DENOYER in 1501. He was a renowned French cartographer and engraver who produced some of the most detailed and accurate maps of his time, including a notable map of the world published in 1570.

In the 18th century, a notable figure with the DENOYER surname was Marie-Louise DENOYER, a French painter and engraver who was active in the court of King Louis XVI. She was known for her portraits and historical scenes, and her works are still displayed in various museums around the world.

Another significant individual was Jacques-Germain DENOYER, a French military leader who served during the Napoleonic Wars. Born in 1776, he rose through the ranks and became a highly decorated general, participating in several major battles against the allied forces.

Throughout its history, the DENOYER surname has been associated with various occupations and professions, from nobility and military service to the arts and cartography. While its origins lie in France, the name has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and travel, carrying with it a rich cultural heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Denoyer

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

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

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