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

Denue, 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 Denue surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Denue in America

Denue is the 121590th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Denue surname appeared 142 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 Denue.

We can also compare 2010 data for Denue 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 Denue

The surname DENUE is of French origin, with its roots traced back to the region of Normandy during the 11th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old French word "desnuer," meaning "to strip" or "to undress." This connection suggests that the name may have originally referred to an occupation, perhaps a profession related to the textile industry or laundry services.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the DENUE surname can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive record of landowners and tenants in England compiled in 1086 by order of William the Conqueror. The entry mentions a certain Radulfus Denue, who held lands in the county of Essex at the time.

In the 13th century, historical records mention a notable figure named Guillelmus DENUE, who served as a knight and participated in the Seventh Crusade, led by King Louis IX of France. Guillelmus DENUE's name is inscribed on a memorial stone at the Basilica of St. Denis, honoring those who fought in the crusade.

During the 15th century, the DENUE surname appeared in various records across northern France, particularly in the regions of Normandy and Picardy. One notable individual from this period was Jean DENUE, a merchant and landowner from the town of Rouen, who was granted a coat of arms by the King of France in 1487.

In the 16th century, the DENUE surname gained prominence in England, likely due to the influx of French Huguenot refugees fleeing religious persecution. One notable figure from this era was Thomas DENUE, a wealthy wool merchant who settled in London in the late 1500s. His descendants continued to play a significant role in the English textile trade for several generations.

Another prominent individual bearing the DENUE surname was Marguerite DENUE, a French noblewoman and patron of the arts during the 17th century. Her patronage supported numerous artists and writers, including the renowned poet François de Malherbe, who dedicated several works to her.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Denue

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

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

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