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

DePoe, 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 DePoe surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of DePoe in America

DePoe is the 71265th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The DePoe surname appeared 274 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 DePoe.

We can also compare 2010 data for DePoe 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 DePoe

The surname DEPOE originated in France during the Middle Ages. It is believed to be derived from the Old French word "de poe," meaning "from the hill" or "from the mound." This suggests that the name was likely given to someone who lived near a prominent hill or elevated area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the DEPOE surname can be found in the tax rolls of Normandy in the 13th century. The name appears in various spellings, such as "de Poe," "de Poë," and "de Pouë," reflecting the linguistic variations of the time.

During the Norman Conquest of England in the 11th century, many French families, including those bearing the DEPOE name, accompanied William the Conqueror and settled in various parts of the British Isles. This contributed to the spread of the surname across the region.

In the Domesday Book of 1086, a landmark survey of landholdings in England commissioned by William the Conqueror, there are records of individuals with similar-sounding names, such as "de Poheria" and "de Puher," which may be related to the DEPOE surname.

One notable figure bearing the DEPOE name was Jean de Poe, a French nobleman and military commander who fought in the Hundred Years' War (1337-1453). He was born around 1310 and gained recognition for his bravery and leadership during the Battle of Crécy in 1346.

Another prominent individual with the DEPOE surname was Marie de Poe, a French poet and writer who lived in the 16th century. Her collection of poetry, titled "Les Fleurs de Poésie," published in 1575, earned her acclaim and recognition among literary circles of her time.

In England, the DEPOE surname can be traced back to the 14th century, with records indicating individuals such as Robert de Poe, a landowner in Wiltshire, who was born in 1342.

The DEPOE name also found its way to the American colonies, with one of the earliest known bearers being Jacques DePoe, a French Huguenot who settled in South Carolina in the late 17th century, fleeing religious persecution in France.

Another notable figure was Sir William DePoe, a British naval officer who served in the Royal Navy during the 18th century. He was born in 1725 and gained recognition for his exploits during the American Revolutionary War, participating in several key battles against the Continental forces.

While the DEPOE surname has various spellings and regional variations, its origins can be traced back to the Old French language and the Middle Ages, reflecting the history and migration patterns of those who bore this name throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name DePoe

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

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

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