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

DePatie, 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 DePatie surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of DePatie in America

DePatie is the 68345th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The DePatie surname appeared 288 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 DePatie.

We can also compare 2010 data for DePatie 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 DePatie

The surname DEPATIE is of French origin and dates back to the 16th century. It is derived from the Old French word "depatir," which means "to depart" or "to leave." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who had left their place of origin, perhaps a traveler or an immigrant.

The earliest known record of the DEPATIE name can be found in the parish records of the town of Arles in southern France, where a man named Pierre DEPATIE was listed as a resident in 1592. It is possible that the name originated in this region, as several other families with the same surname were also recorded in the area during the late 16th and early 17th centuries.

One of the earliest known bearers of the DEPATIE name was Jean DEPATIE, a French explorer and fur trader who was active in the Great Lakes region of North America in the late 17th century. He is credited with being one of the first Europeans to establish trade relations with the indigenous tribes in the area.

In the 18th century, the DEPATIE name appears in historical records from the French colony of Louisiana, where several families with this surname had settled. One notable figure from this time was Pierre DEPATIE (1715-1790), a wealthy plantation owner and politician who served as a member of the Louisiana Superior Council, the governing body of the colony.

Another prominent individual with the DEPATIE surname was François DEPATIE (1785-1864), a French-Canadian businessman and philanthropist from Quebec City. He made a fortune in the lumber industry and was known for his charitable contributions to various educational and religious institutions in the region.

In the 19th century, the DEPATIE name can be found in records from various parts of France, as well as in French-speaking communities in Canada and the United States. One notable figure from this period was Émile DEPATIE (1832-1912), a French author and journalist who wrote extensively on historical and literary topics.

Over time, variations in spelling and pronunciation of the DEPATIE name have emerged, including DEPATY, DEPATEY, and DEPATYE. However, the original French spelling and pronunciation have remained the most common forms of the surname throughout its history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name DePatie

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

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

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