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

DeRoche, 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 DeRoche surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of DeRoche in America

DeRoche is the 12689th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The DeRoche surname appeared 2,434 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname DeRoche.

We can also compare 2010 data for DeRoche 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 DeRoche

The surname DEROCHE is believed to have originated in France, likely during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the French words "de la roche," which translates to "from the rock" or "of the rock." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived near a prominent rock formation or in a rocky area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the 13th century, when a Jean de la Roche is mentioned in a manuscript from the region of Normandy. This document dates back to around 1250 and provides evidence of the name's existence during that era.

The DEROCHE surname has also been linked to various place names in France, such as La Roche-sur-Yon, a town in the Vendée department, and La Roche-sur-Foron, a commune in the Haute-Savoie region. These place names likely influenced the development of the surname as people migrated and settled in different areas.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have carried the DEROCHE surname. One such figure was François de La Roche (1515-1587), a French Catholic prelate who served as the Bishop of Clermont from 1572 until his death. Another was André de La Roche (1580-1653), a French Jesuit missionary who traveled to present-day Canada and worked among the indigenous populations.

In the realm of literature, Jean-François de La Roche (1689-1741) was a French dramatist and poet, best known for his tragedy "Inès de Castro." Additionally, Jacques de La Roche (1650-1725) was a French military engineer who made significant contributions to fortification design and authored several influential works on the subject.

Another individual of note was Pierre de La Roche (1637-1705), a French painter and engraver who specialized in portraiture and religious scenes. His works can be found in various museums and collections across Europe.

While the DEROCHE surname has its roots in France, it has since spread to other parts of the world, likely through migration and various historical events. However, its origins can be traced back to the medieval period, where it was associated with rocky landscapes and specific locations within France.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name DeRoche

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

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

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