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

DeRooy, 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 DeRooy surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of DeRooy in America

DeRooy is the 90113th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The DeRooy surname appeared 205 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 DeRooy.

We can also compare 2010 data for DeRooy 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 DeRooy

The surname DEROOY originated in the Netherlands, specifically in the province of North Holland. It first appeared in the 13th century and is derived from the Dutch words "de" meaning "the" and "rooy" meaning "red-haired" or "ruddy complexion." This suggests that the name was likely initially a descriptive nickname for someone with reddish hair or a ruddy complexion.

The earliest recorded spelling of the surname was found in a Dutch census record from the year 1273, where it appeared as "Dirk de Rooye." This indicates that the name had already been established and in use for some time before this record.

Throughout the Middle Ages, the DEROOY name can be found in various historical documents and records from the Netherlands, particularly in the regions of North Holland and West Friesland. For instance, in 1412, a Johannes DEROOY was mentioned in a land deed from the town of Alkmaar.

One of the earliest notable individuals with this surname was Pieter DEROOY, a prominent merchant and trader from Amsterdam who lived in the late 16th century. He was involved in the Dutch East India Company's lucrative spice trade and is mentioned in several historical records from that period.

Another significant figure was Jan DEROOY, a Dutch painter from the 17th century Golden Age of Dutch art. He was born in 1625 and is known for his landscape and genre paintings, which are housed in various museums across Europe.

In the 18th century, Michiel DEROOY was a respected scholar and professor of philosophy at the University of Leiden. He authored several influential works on ethics and moral philosophy and is considered a pioneering figure in the Enlightenment movement in the Netherlands.

During the 19th century, the DEROOY name gained prominence in the world of Dutch literature. Adriaan DEROOY, born in 1822, was a celebrated poet and author whose works explored themes of nature, love, and the human condition.

Another notable individual was Gertruida DEROOY, a pioneering feminist and activist who fought for women's rights and education in the late 19th century. She was born in 1854 and played a pivotal role in the early Dutch women's suffrage movement.

While the surname DEROOY has its roots in the Netherlands, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and immigration. However, its origins can be traced back to the Dutch province of North Holland and the descriptive nickname given to individuals with reddish hair or a ruddy complexion centuries ago.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name DeRooy

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

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

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