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

DeReus, 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 DeReus surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of DeReus in America

DeReus is the 92719th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The DeReus surname appeared 198 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 DeReus.

We can also compare 2010 data for DeReus 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 DeReus

The surname DEREUS has its origins in the French region of Normandy, dating back to the 11th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old French words "de reus," meaning "of the stream" or "from the river." This suggests that the name may have initially been associated with individuals who lived near a river or stream.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name DEREUS can be found in the Domesday Book, a survey commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The entry mentions a landowner named Radulfus de Reus, indicating that the surname was already in use during the Norman period.

In the 13th century, a prominent figure named Gervais DEREUS was recorded as a knight and landowner in the county of Dorset, England. He was born around 1220 and served under King Henry III during the Second Barons' War.

During the 14th century, the name DEREUS appeared in various legal documents and court records across Normandy and neighboring regions. One notable example is Guillaume DEREUS, who was a merchant and freeman in the city of Rouen, born in 1345.

In the 15th century, a branch of the DEREUS family settled in the Netherlands, where the name was spelled as "DeReus." Jan DeReus, born in 1460, was a respected magistrate and alderman in the city of Amsterdam.

Another significant figure bearing the name DEREUS was Pierre DEREUS, a French military officer who served under King Louis XIV during the late 17th century. He was born in 1655 and gained recognition for his bravery in several battles during the Nine Years' War and the War of the Spanish Succession.

Over time, the surname DEREUS has undergone various spelling variations, including Deruse, DeReux, and Derieu, reflecting regional differences and linguistic evolution. However, the underlying meaning and connection to rivers or streams remained a common thread throughout its history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name DeReus

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

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

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