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

Deranleau, 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 Deranleau surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Deranleau in America

Deranleau is the 129047th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Deranleau surname appeared 132 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 Deranleau.

We can also compare 2010 data for Deranleau 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 Deranleau

The surname DERANLEAU originated in France, specifically in the northern region of Normandy, during the 11th century. It is derived from the Old French words "de" meaning "from" and "ranleaux" referring to a small hamlet or settlement. This suggests that the earliest bearers of this name likely hailed from a particular place called Ranleaux.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the DERANLEAU name can be found in the Doomsday Book of 1086, a comprehensive survey of land ownership and values commissioned by William the Conqueror. Here, the name appears as "de Ranleaux," indicating its Norman origins and the family's association with the namesake location.

In the 13th century, a notable figure bearing the DERANLEAU name was Jacques de Ranleaux, a knight who participated in the Seventh Crusade led by King Louis IX of France. Jacques' exploits were documented in various chronicles of the time, cementing the family's reputation as loyal warriors.

During the 16th century, the DERANLEAU name underwent a slight spelling variation, appearing as "Deranleaux" in several municipal records from the town of Rouen. One prominent individual from this era was Pierre Deranleaux (1518-1592), a respected merchant and alderman who played a significant role in the city's governance.

As the centuries passed, members of the DERANLEAU family continued to make their mark in various fields. In the late 18th century, Marie-Antoinette Deranleau (1756-1832) gained recognition as a talented painter and portraitist, whose works were exhibited at the prestigious Salon de Paris.

Another noteworthy figure was Louis Deranleau (1810-1878), a renowned architect who designed several iconic buildings in Paris, including the Palais Garnier, home of the famous Opéra de Paris.

Throughout its long history, the DERANLEAU name has been associated with various locations within France, such as Normandy, Rouen, and Paris. While its spelling may have evolved slightly over time, the name's essence and connection to its Norman roots have remained intact.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Deranleau

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

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

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