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

Deris, 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 Deris surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Deris in America

Deris is the 123796th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Deris surname appeared 139 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 Deris.

We can also compare 2010 data for Deris 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 Deris

The surname Deris is believed to have originated in France, specifically in the region of Normandy, during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Old French word "derier," which means "behind" or "at the back." This suggests that the name may have initially been used as a descriptive nickname for someone who lived at the back of a village or settlement.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Deris can be found in the Cartulaire de l'abbaye de Saint-Wandrille, a medieval cartulary (collection of charters) from the Abbey of Saint-Wandrille in Normandy, dated around the 11th century. This document mentions a person named "Willelmus Deris," providing evidence of the name's existence during that time period.

In the 13th century, the name Deris appeared in the Rotuli Hundredorum, a collection of records from the Hundred Rolls of England, where it was listed as "Deriers" or "Derers." This variation in spelling was not uncommon during that era, as standardized spelling conventions had not yet been established.

One notable individual with the surname Deris was Jean Deris, a French author and poet who lived in the 16th century. He was born in Normandy around 1520 and is best known for his collection of poems titled "Les Amours Pastorales," published in 1565.

Another historically significant figure bearing this name was Nicolas Deris, a French architect and engineer who lived from 1623 to 1690. He was responsible for the construction of several notable buildings in Paris, including the Église Saint-Sulpice and the Hôtel des Invalides.

In the 18th century, there was a French painter named François-André Deris (1711-1786), who was renowned for his landscapes and portraits. His works can be found in various museums and private collections throughout France.

The name Deris also has connections to certain place names in France. For example, there is a village called Dériers in the department of Calvados, which may have derived its name from the same Old French word that gave rise to the surname.

It's worth noting that while the surname Deris is more commonly found in France, variations of the name, such as Deries or Deres, have also been recorded in other European countries, suggesting potential migration and spread of the name over time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Deris

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

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

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