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

Derington, 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 Derington surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Derington in America

Derington is the 52619th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Derington surname appeared 394 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 Derington.

We can also compare 2010 data for Derington 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 Derington

The surname Derington has its origins in England, where it first emerged during the medieval period, around the 12th or 13th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old English words "dere" meaning deer and "tun" meaning town or village, suggesting that the name may have originated from a place where deer were plentiful or perhaps a deer park.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Hundredorum Rolls of 1273, which lists a Robert de Deryntone from Derbyshire. This variant spelling of Deryntone provides insight into the name's evolution over time. The Derbyshire region was likely the ancestral home of the Derington family, with the name potentially originating from a specific place within that county.

In the late 13th century, a William de Deryngton was recorded in the Assize Rolls of Staffordshire, further solidifying the name's presence in the Midlands region of England during that era. This medieval document also showcases another variant spelling, highlighting the fluidity of surnames in those times.

Throughout the centuries, the Derington name has been associated with various notable individuals. One such figure was Sir Nicholas Derington, a prominent English merchant and politician who lived during the 16th century (c. 1510 - 1578). He served as Lord Mayor of London and was a member of the Worshipful Company of Mercers.

In the 17th century, John Derington (1615 - 1678) was a renowned English clergyman and academic. He held the position of Regius Professor of Greek at the University of Cambridge and was also a Fellow of St John's College, contributing significantly to the field of classical studies.

Another notable bearer of the Derington surname was Sir Edward Derington (1633 - 1711), a British naval officer and Member of Parliament. He played a crucial role in several naval engagements during the Anglo-Dutch Wars and later served as a Member of Parliament for the borough of Portsmouth.

The Derington name has also been linked to various locations across England, such as Derington in Northamptonshire, which may have been named after an early bearer of the surname or vice versa, further solidifying the family's historical roots in the region.

While the Derington surname may not be as widespread as some others, its rich history and connections to notable individuals and places in England make it a fascinating subject of study for those interested in the origins and evolution of surnames.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Derington

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

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

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