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

Derisse, 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 Derisse surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Derisse in America

Derisse is the 159712th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Derisse surname appeared 101 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 Derisse.

The history of the last name Derisse

The surname DERISSE is believed to have originated from the French region of Normandy, with earliest records dating back to the 11th century. It is derived from the Old French word "risse," meaning "stream" or "brook," possibly referring to someone who lived near a small body of water.

In the Domesday Book, a medieval manuscript recording landholdings in England compiled in 1086, there are several entries mentioning individuals with variations of the name, such as Radulphus de Rissa and Willelmus de la Risse. This suggests that the name had already spread to England by the time of the Norman Conquest.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the DERISSE name was Jean DERISSE, born around 1260 in the village of Évreux, Normandy. He was a minor landowner and farmer, as noted in local parish records from the time.

In the 15th century, a prominent figure named Guillaume DERISSE (1412-1482) was a renowned scholar and theologian at the University of Paris. He authored several works on medieval philosophy and was highly respected in academic circles of the era.

During the French Renaissance, a notable artist named Nicolas DERISSE (1542-1612) gained recognition for his intricate wood carvings and sculptures adorning churches and cathedrals throughout northern France. Some of his works can still be seen in the cathedrals of Rouen and Amiens.

In the 17th century, a military officer named Jacques DERISSE (1625-1698) served in the armies of King Louis XIV and participated in several campaigns during the Franco-Dutch War. He was awarded the title of Chevalier for his bravery and leadership on the battlefield.

Another noteworthy individual was Marie-Thérèse DERISSE (1728-1805), a highly regarded midwife who practiced in the city of Paris during the late 18th century. She was renowned for her expertise and compassion, and trained many other midwives in her techniques.

While the DERISSE surname may have originated in Normandy, it eventually spread to other regions of France and beyond, as people migrated and established new roots. The name has endured for centuries, carried by individuals from various walks of life, each contributing their own chapter to the rich tapestry of its history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Derisse

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

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 Derisse 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.

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

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