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

DePrince, 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 DePrince surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of DePrince in America

DePrince is the 99845th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The DePrince surname appeared 181 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 DePrince.

We can also compare 2010 data for DePrince 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 DePrince

The surname DEPRINCE originated in France during the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Old French phrase "de prince," which literally means "of the prince" or "of the ruler." This name was likely given to individuals who were servants or vassals of a prince or nobleman.

Many noble families in medieval France employed servants or retainers who took on the surname DEPRINCE to signify their association with the ruling prince or lord. The name can be found in various historical records from regions such as Normandy, Brittany, and Île-de-France, where many noble families were based.

One of the earliest known references to the name DEPRINCE can be found in the Cartulaire de l'abbaye de Saint-Père de Chartres, a medieval manuscript dating back to the 12th century. This document mentions a certain "Robertus de Prince" who was a witness to a land transaction in the town of Chartres.

Another notable historical figure with the surname DEPRINCE was Jean DePrince, born in 1639 in Rouen, Normandy. He was a French explorer and fur trader who traveled extensively in North America, particularly in the Great Lakes region, during the late 17th century.

In the 18th century, a renowned French architect named François DePrince (1691-1758) gained recognition for his work on several notable buildings in Paris, including the Palais de l'Élysée and the Church of Saint-Sulpice.

During the French Revolution, a politician named Pierre-Louis DePrince (1755-1794) played a significant role as a member of the Committee of Public Safety. He was later executed during the Reign of Terror.

Another notable figure was Auguste DePrince (1809-1892), a French painter and engraver who was known for his portraits and historical scenes. His works were exhibited at the prestigious Paris Salon and are now part of various museum collections.

While the surname DEPRINCE originated in France, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and various historical events. However, its roots can be traced back to the medieval French nobility and the practice of servants taking on names associated with their noble patrons.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name DePrince

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

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

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