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

DeOrsey, 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 DeOrsey surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of DeOrsey in America

DeOrsey is the 152628th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The DeOrsey surname appeared 107 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 DeOrsey.

The history of the last name DeOrsey

The surname DEORSEY originates from England, with its roots dating back to the 11th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words "deor," meaning "deer," and "ey," signifying "island" or "piece of land near a river." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to a location where deer were prevalent, possibly an island or a riverside settlement.

The earliest recorded instances of the name can be traced back to the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of landholdings commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. This document contains references to individuals with the surname DEORSEY, indicating their presence in various parts of England during the Norman conquest.

One notable individual bearing the name DEORSEY was Sir Robert Deorsey, a renowned knight who fought alongside King Richard I during the Third Crusade in the late 12th century. Sir Robert's bravery and loyalty were celebrated, and his name was immortalized in chronicles of the time.

In the 13th century, a branch of the DEORSEY family settled in the county of Derbyshire, where they established a stronghold known as Deorsey Hall. This historic manor house remained in the family's possession for several generations, and its remnants can still be seen today.

During the Wars of the Roses, a prominent figure named William DEORSEY (1430-1482) emerged as a staunch supporter of the House of Lancaster. He fought valiantly in several battles and was knighted for his service to the Red Rose cause.

Another notable DEORSEY was Elizabeth Deorsey (1586-1662), a skilled herbalist and healer renowned for her knowledge of medicinal plants. Her expertise was sought after by the nobility and commoners alike, and she was often referred to as the "Wise Woman of Deorsey."

In the 18th century, the DEORSEY name gained further recognition when John DEORSEY (1712-1788) became a successful merchant and philanthropist in the city of Bristol. His generosity and contributions to the local community earned him widespread respect and admiration.

Over the centuries, the DEORSEY surname has been subject to various spelling variations, including Dearsay, Deersey, and Dearsey, reflecting regional dialects and scribal variations in historical records.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name DeOrsey

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

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 DeOrsey 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.

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

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