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

Derda, 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 Derda surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Derda in America

Derda is the 71678th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Derda surname appeared 272 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 Derda.

We can also compare 2010 data for Derda 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 Derda

The surname DERDA originated in Poland in the 16th century. It is derived from the Polish word 'drzewo', meaning 'tree', suggesting that the name may have been given to someone who lived near a prominent tree or forest. The earliest known record of the name appears in the town of Gdansk in 1567, where a blacksmith named Jan DERDA is mentioned in a local registry.

In the 17th century, the name began to spread throughout other regions of Poland, particularly in the areas around Krakow and Warsaw. During this time, various spelling variations emerged, such as DERDAK, DERDACKI, and DERDOWSKI, reflecting the regional dialects and local pronunciation differences.

One notable bearer of the DERDA name was Kazimierz DERDA (1682-1744), a renowned painter and sculptor from the city of Poznan. His works can still be seen in several churches and museums across Poland, showcasing the artistic talents that ran in his family.

In the 19th century, the name DERDA appeared in historical records related to the Polish uprisings against foreign occupation. Antoni DERDA (1809-1878), a military officer from Lublin, played a significant role in the November Uprising of 1830-1831, fighting for Polish independence from the Russian Empire.

Another notable figure was Wladyslaw DERDA (1865-1937), a prominent lawyer and political activist from Warsaw. He advocated for workers' rights and was instrumental in establishing several labor unions and social organizations in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

The DERDA surname also found its way into literature, with the Polish writer and poet Aleksander DERDA (1894-1961) gaining recognition for his poignant works that captured the spirit of his times. His collection of poems, "Voices of the City," published in 1927, remains a cherished part of Polish literary heritage.

Throughout the 20th century, the DERDA name continued to be widely represented in various fields, including academia, arts, and politics, further contributing to the rich tapestry of Polish culture and history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Derda

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

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

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