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

DePue, 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 DePue surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of DePue in America

DePue is the 16848th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The DePue surname appeared 1,694 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname DePue.

We can also compare 2010 data for DePue 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 DePue

The surname DEPUE is of French origin, with its roots traced back to the 13th century in the northern region of France, particularly in Normandy. It is believed to have derived from the Old French word "de Puiz," which translates to "from the well" or "from the pit." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived near a well or a pit.

The earliest known record of the DEPUE surname appears in the Livre Anciens, an old French manuscript dating back to the late 13th century. This document mentions a certain "Jehan de Puiz," which is likely an early spelling variation of the modern DEPUE name.

During the Middle Ages, the DEPUE name was found in various regions of France, including Normandy, Brittany, and Picardy. Some notable individuals bearing this surname from that era include Guilleaume DePue, a knight who fought in the Hundred Years' War (born around 1340), and Yvain DePue, a renowned poet and troubadour from the late 12th century.

The DEPUE surname made its way to England after the Norman Conquest in 1066, where it was anglicized to various spellings such as DePue, DePuy, and DePew. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name in England is found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which mentions a landowner named "Rodbert de Puiz" in Oxfordshire.

Throughout the centuries, the DEPUE name has been associated with several notable figures, including:

1. Jacques DePue (1590-1658), a French merchant and explorer who established trade routes in North America.
2. Nathaniel DePue (1670-1745), an early settler in New Jersey and a prominent figure in the American colonial era.
3. Abigail DePue (1725-1803), an influential Quaker leader and advocate for women's rights in Pennsylvania.
4. Elijah DePue (1785-1867), a military officer who served in the War of 1812 and the Mexican-American War.
5. John DePue (1842-1918), a renowned architect who designed several iconic buildings in New York City in the late 19th century.

While the DEPUE surname has its roots in France, it has since spread worldwide, with significant populations in the United States, Canada, and various European countries. However, its etymology and historical significance remain closely tied to its French origins and the early migration patterns of those bearing this distinctive name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name DePue

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

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

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