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

Derieux, 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 Derieux surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Derieux in America

Derieux is the 74375th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Derieux surname appeared 260 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 Derieux.

We can also compare 2010 data for Derieux 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 Derieux

The surname DERIEUX originated in France during the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old French word "deriere," which means "behind" or "at the back." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived at the back of a village or settlement.

The earliest known record of the DERIEUX name can be traced back to the 13th century in the region of Normandy, France. In 1275, a man named Renaud DERIEUX was listed in the tax records of the town of Caen.

Throughout the Middle Ages, the DERIEUX name appeared in various historical documents and records across northern France, particularly in the regions of Normandy, Picardy, and Île-de-France. The name was often spelled differently, such as "Derrieux," "Derrieu," or "Derieu," reflecting the variations in spelling and pronunciation common during that time.

One notable individual bearing the DERIEUX name was Jacques DERIEUX, a French nobleman who lived in the 15th century. He was a prominent figure in the court of King Charles VII and played a role in the Hundred Years' War against the English.

In the 16th century, the DERIEUX family established themselves in the town of Rouen, where they became successful merchants and traders. Jean DERIEUX (1520-1587) was a prominent member of this family and served as a city councilor in Rouen.

During the 17th century, the DERIEUX name spread to other parts of France, including the regions of Brittany and Aquitaine. One notable figure from this period was Pierre DERIEUX (1625-1698), a Jesuit priest and missionary who traveled to Canada and worked among the indigenous communities there.

Another prominent individual with the DERIEUX surname was Marie-Anne DERIEUX (1738-1802), a French writer and salonnière who hosted a famous literary salon in Paris during the Enlightenment period.

In the 19th century, the DERIEUX family continued to make their mark in various fields. Émile DERIEUX (1823-1887) was a renowned French architect who designed several notable buildings in Paris, including the Palais de la Bourse.

Throughout its history, the DERIEUX name has been associated with various locations and place names in France, such as the village of Derieux in the department of Oise, and the commune of Derieux-Courteau in the department of Aisne.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Derieux

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

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

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