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

DePratt, 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 DePratt surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of DePratt in America

DePratt is the 158432nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The DePratt surname appeared 102 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 DePratt.

We can also compare 2010 data for DePratt 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 DePratt

The surname DEPRATT is believed to have originated in France during the 11th century. It is likely derived from the Old French words "de" meaning "from" and "pratt" meaning "meadow" or "grassland." This suggests the name may have been given to someone who lived near or worked on a meadow or grassland area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the DEPRATT surname can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a comprehensive survey of land ownership and taxation commissioned by William the Conqueror. The name is listed as "de Pratt," indicating its French origins.

In the 13th century, a branch of the DEPRATT family settled in the village of Prattville, located in the region of Normandy, France. This village likely took its name from the same Old French root word "pratt" meaning meadow or grassland.

A notable figure from the DEPRATT lineage was Jacques DEPRATT (1578-1642), a French merchant and landowner who amassed considerable wealth through his trading ventures. He was known for his philanthropic efforts, including the establishment of a school for underprivileged children in his hometown.

Another prominent individual with the DEPRATT surname was Marie DEPRATT (1619-1687), a French playwright and poet who gained recognition for her works depicting the lives of ordinary people. Her plays were widely performed in Paris during the 17th century.

In the 18th century, the DEPRATT name spread to other parts of Europe, including England and Germany. One such individual was Johann DEPRATT (1741-1819), a German botanist and explorer who made significant contributions to the study of plant life in the Americas.

During the 19th century, the DEPRATT surname found its way to the United States and other parts of the world through immigration. Notable figures from this era include William DEPRATT (1812-1892), an American inventor who patented several agricultural tools, and Emily DEPRATT (1856-1934), a British suffragette and activist who fought for women's rights.

Throughout its history, the DEPRATT surname has maintained a connection to its roots, reflecting the family's ties to the land and agricultural heritage. While the spelling may have varied slightly over time, the name's essence and significance have endured across generations and geographic boundaries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name DePratt

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

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

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