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

Derolf, 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 Derolf surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Derolf in America

Derolf is the 80926th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Derolf surname appeared 234 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 Derolf.

We can also compare 2010 data for Derolf 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 Derolf

The surname DEROLF has its origins in the English counties of Derbyshire and Rutland. It dates back to the 11th century and is believed to be derived from the Old English words "deor" meaning deer and "holf" meaning a wooded area or grove, referring to a deer park or forest.

The earliest recorded instance of the name appears in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it is spelled "Derholf". This reference suggests that the name was established in England by the time of the Norman Conquest.

In the 13th century, variations of the name such as "Derolf" and "Derulf" can be found in parish records from the villages of Derbyshire and Rutland. It is likely that the name originated in these areas due to their proximity to the deer parks and forests that were common at the time.

One of the earliest known bearers of the name was Sir William DEROLF, a knight who fought in the Battle of Evesham in 1265 during the Second Barons' War. He was born in Derbyshire around 1240 and died in 1275.

Another notable figure was John DEROLF, a wool merchant who lived in the town of Stamford, Lincolnshire in the late 14th century. He was involved in the trade between England and the continent and is mentioned in records from the port of Boston.

During the 15th century, the DEROLF name appears in the records of the village of Deerhurst, Gloucestershire, possibly indicating a connection between the name and the place name, which also derives from the Old English words for deer and wooded area.

In the 16th century, a branch of the family settled in the village of Rothwell, Northamptonshire. Thomas DEROLF, born in 1543, was a prominent figure in the village and served as a church warden.

Another notable bearer of the name was Elizabeth DEROLF, born in 1602 in Rutland. She was a noted herbalist and midwife in the region and is mentioned in several contemporary accounts.

As the centuries passed, the DEROLF name spread throughout England, with concentrations in the Midlands and East Anglia regions. However, it remained a relatively uncommon surname compared to others.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Derolf

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

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

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