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

DePee, 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 DePee surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of DePee in America

DePee is the 142108th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The DePee surname appeared 117 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 DePee.

We can also compare 2010 data for DePee 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 DePee

The surname DEPEE originates from France, with its earliest recorded usage dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old French word "espee," meaning "sword." The name likely emerged as a descriptive term for an individual who was skilled in swordplay or involved in sword-making.

During the Middle Ages, the name DEPEE appeared in various French records and documents, such as the Cartulaire de Beauvais (1180) and the Rôles de l'Échiquier de Normandie (1195). These early mentions indicate that the name was prevalent in northern France, particularly in the regions of Normandy and Picardy.

One of the earliest known bearers of the DEPEE name was Geoffroy DEPEE, a Norman knight who fought in the Third Crusade (1189-1192) under the command of King Richard I of England. His name was recorded in the chronicles of the time, cementing the existence of the DEPEE surname in the late 12th century.

In the 13th century, the name DEPEE was associated with several notable individuals, including Guillaume DEPEE, a prominent merchant from Rouen (born c. 1220), and Jehan DEPEE, a renowned swordsmith from Amiens (born c. 1265). Their respective professions aligned with the name's meaning, suggesting a connection between the surname and occupations related to swords.

The Hundred Years' War (1337-1453) also saw the name DEPEE represented among the ranks of French and English soldiers. One such individual was Robert DEPEE, a French knight who fought at the Battle of Agincourt in 1415. His exploits were recorded in contemporary accounts, further solidifying the name's historical presence.

In the 16th century, the DEPEE surname gained prominence in the literary world with the birth of Pierre DEPEE (1505-1572), a renowned French poet and playwright from Paris. His works, including the popular play "La Tragédie de Sophonisbe," earned him recognition among the literary circles of his time.

Throughout the centuries, the DEPEE name has undergone various spelling variations, such as DEPEÉ, DE PÉE, and DE PEE, reflecting the evolution of language and regional dialects. However, the core meaning and association with swords have remained consistent across these variations.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name DePee

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

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

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