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

Deodat, 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 Deodat surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Deodat in America

Deodat is the 91625th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Deodat surname appeared 201 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 Deodat.

We can also compare 2010 data for Deodat 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 Deodat

The surname Deodat has its origins in France, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Latin name "Deodatus," which means "given by God." The name gained popularity during the Middle Ages, when it was common practice to adopt surnames based on personal characteristics or religious connotations.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Deodat can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of land ownership and taxation commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. This historical document mentions individuals bearing the name Deodat in various regions of England, suggesting that the name had already been introduced to the country by Norman settlers.

During the 13th century, the name Deodat appeared in several French records, including the Chartulary of the Abbey of Notre-Dame des Vaux de Cernay, where a certain Deodat de Chalo was mentioned as a witness to a land transaction in the year 1237. This indicates that the surname had established roots in France by this time.

One notable bearer of the Deodat surname was Deodat de Severac (1872-1921), a French composer and music critic known for his works inspired by the landscapes and folk traditions of his native Languedoc region. His compositions, such as the orchestral suite "Le Cerdana," celebrated the natural beauty and cultural heritage of southern France.

Another historical figure with the Deodat surname was Deodat de Basly (c. 1510-1587), a French nobleman and military commander who served under King Henry II and King Charles IX. He played a significant role in the French Wars of Religion, leading troops in several battles against the Huguenots.

In England, one of the earliest recorded instances of the Deodat surname can be traced back to the 13th century. A certain Robert Deodat is mentioned in the Curia Regis Rolls of 1246, which documented legal proceedings in the royal court during the reign of King Henry III.

The surname Deodat also found its way to Scotland, where it appeared in various spellings, such as Deodate and Deodati. One notable Scottish bearer of the name was John Deodat (c. 1580-1642), a Presbyterian minister and theologian who served as the Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland in 1638.

While the Deodat surname has its roots in France and can be traced back to the medieval period, it has since spread to other parts of the world, including the United States, Canada, and Australia, due to immigration and cultural exchanges over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Deodat

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

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

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