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

Derez, 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 Derez surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Derez in America

Derez is the 124548th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Derez surname appeared 138 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 Derez.

We can also compare 2010 data for Derez 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 Derez

The surname DEREZ has its origins in the Iberian Peninsula, specifically in the regions of modern-day Spain and Portugal. It is believed to have emerged during the period of the Reconquista, spanning from the 8th to the 15th centuries. The name is thought to derive from the Spanish word "derez," meaning "to demolish" or "to tear down," suggesting a possible connection to the military campaigns of that era.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the DEREZ surname can be found in the Becerro de las Behetrías, an important historical document from the 14th century that documented various noble families and their landed possessions. This document mentions individuals bearing the DEREZ name in the regions of Castile and León.

During the 16th century, the DEREZ surname gained prominence in the city of Seville, where it is associated with several notable figures. One such individual was Francisco DEREZ (1510-1582), a renowned architect who played a significant role in the construction of the iconic Seville Cathedral.

In the 17th century, the DEREZ name spread to other parts of the Spanish Empire, including the Americas. One notable figure from this era was Pedro DEREZ (1625-1689), a Spanish conquistador who participated in the exploration and settlement of present-day Chile.

As the centuries passed, the DEREZ surname continued to be represented in various fields. In the 18th century, María DEREZ (1745-1815) was a celebrated painter renowned for her religious artwork, which adorned numerous churches throughout Spain.

In the 19th century, Juan DEREZ (1820-1892) was a prominent politician and diplomat who served as the Spanish ambassador to several European countries, including France and Great Britain.

Another notable figure bearing the DEREZ surname was Antonio DEREZ (1875-1946), a renowned writer and journalist who played a significant role in the development of Spanish literature during the early 20th century.

Throughout its long history, the DEREZ surname has been associated with various places and regions within the Iberian Peninsula. Some examples include the town of Derezo in the province of Soria, as well as the village of Derezuela in the province of Burgos, both located in Spain.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Derez

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

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

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