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

Derifield, 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 Derifield surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Derifield in America

Derifield is the 67126th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Derifield surname appeared 294 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 Derifield.

We can also compare 2010 data for Derifield 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 Derifield

The surname Derifield is of English origin, derived from the Middle English word "deri," meaning a pasture or meadow, and "feld," meaning a field. It is believed to have originated in the 12th or 13th century in the county of Derbyshire.

The earliest known record of the name appears in the Hundred Rolls of Derbyshire in 1273, where it is listed as "de Derifeld." This suggests that the name originally referred to someone who lived near or owned a field or pasture in the area.

During the 13th and 14th centuries, the name was also found in various forms, such as "Deryfeld," "Deryfelde," and "Derifeild," reflecting the variations in spelling common during that time period.

One notable early bearer of the name was John Derifield, who was mentioned in the Court Rolls of Nottinghamshire in 1327. He was likely a landowner or tenant in the region.

In the 16th century, the name appears in the Parish Registers of Bakewell, Derbyshire, with the baptism of William Derifield in 1562.

Another early record comes from the Lay Subsidy Rolls of Derbyshire in 1610, which lists a Thomas Derifield as a taxpayer in the village of Ashbourne.

During the 17th century, the Derifield family seems to have spread to other parts of England, with records showing the name in counties such as Staffordshire and Warwickshire.

One prominent figure with the surname was Sir John Derifield (1625-1692), a member of the English gentry and a landowner in Derbyshire. He served as a Justice of the Peace and was known for his support of the Church of England.

Another notable Derifield was William Derifield (1697-1768), a scholar and clergyman who served as the rector of St. Mary's Church in Nottingham. He was known for his extensive library and his contributions to local history.

In the 18th century, the name continued to be found in various parts of England, with records showing Derifields in counties such as Lancashire, Yorkshire, and Gloucestershire.

One of the most famous bearers of the name was the physician and scientist Dr. James Derifield (1745-1819), who made significant contributions to the study of electricity and magnetism. He was a member of the Royal Society and published several influential works on his research.

Overall, the surname Derifield has a long and rich history in England, with roots dating back to the medieval period and a connection to the rural landscape of Derbyshire.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Derifield

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

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

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