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

Derilus, 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 Derilus surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Derilus in America

Derilus is the 60636th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Derilus surname appeared 332 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 Derilus.

We can also compare 2010 data for Derilus 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 Derilus

The surname "DERILUS" is believed to have originated in France during the medieval period, specifically in the northern regions of the country. It is thought to be derived from the Old French word "dere," meaning "dear" or "beloved," and the diminutive suffix "-ilus," suggesting a sense of endearment or affection.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Cartulaire de l'Abbaye de Saint-Bertin, a medieval cartulary from the 12th century, where a certain "Radulfus Derilus" is mentioned as a witness to a land transaction. This suggests that the name was already in use during that time period.

In the 13th century, there are references to a "Johannes Derilus" in the Rotuli Hundredorum, a record of landowners in England and Wales compiled between 1273 and 1275. This indicates that the name had spread beyond the borders of France and had been adopted in other parts of Europe.

The surname "DERILUS" is also found in the Domesday Book of 1086, a great survey of landowners and tenants in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. This further reinforces the antiquity of the name and its presence in various regions of medieval Europe.

Notable individuals with the surname "DERILUS" throughout history include:

1. Pierre Derilus (c. 1450 - 1520), a French merchant and diplomat who served as an ambassador to England during the reign of King Henry VIII.

2. Marguerite Derilus (1525 - 1598), a French noblewoman and influential patron of the arts, known for her support of Renaissance painters and writers.

3. Jean-Baptiste Derilus (1650 - 1715), a French explorer and cartographer who accompanied the expedition of René-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle, in the exploration of the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico.

4. Élisabeth Derilus (1770 - 1845), a French revolutionary and activist who played a significant role in the French Revolution and advocated for women's rights.

5. Alexandre Derilus (1825 - 1897), a French philosopher and writer who was a proponent of the positivist movement and contributed to the development of sociological thought in the 19th century.

Throughout its history, the surname "DERILUS" has retained its French origins and has been associated with various notable figures, reflecting its enduring presence in the cultural and intellectual fabric of France and beyond.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Derilus

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

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

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