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

DeRoss, 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 DeRoss surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of DeRoss in America

DeRoss is the 65964th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The DeRoss surname appeared 300 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 DeRoss.

We can also compare 2010 data for DeRoss 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 DeRoss

The surname DEROSS has its origins in France, dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old French word "derousse," meaning "ruddy" or "reddish-brown," which described a person's complexion or hair color.

The earliest recorded instance of the name can be found in the Cartulaire de l'Abbaye de Saint-Germain-des-Prés, a medieval manuscript from the 12th century, where a certain Guillaume Derousse is mentioned. This suggests that the name was initially used as a descriptive nickname before becoming a hereditary surname.

In the 13th century, the name appears in various forms, such as "de Rousse," "de Rousse," and "de Rosse," indicating its evolution and regional variations. Some records from this period mention individuals with the surname residing in the regions of Normandy and Île-de-France.

During the 14th century, the name DEROSS gained prominence, particularly in the northern regions of France. One notable figure was Jean DEROSS (c. 1320-1385), a merchant and landowner from Rouen, Normandy, whose name is documented in local archives from that era.

In the 15th century, the surname spread to other parts of Europe, including England and the Netherlands. Records from this period show individuals with the name DEROSS living in cities such as London and Amsterdam, likely due to trade and migration.

One of the earliest known bearers of the surname in England was William DEROSS (c. 1450-1510), a cloth merchant from Coventry, who is mentioned in various trade documents and guild records of the time.

In the 16th century, the name DEROSS continued to be found throughout France and other parts of Europe. Notable individuals include Pierre DEROSS (1525-1598), a French scholar and writer from Paris, whose works on philosophy and literature were widely published during the Renaissance period.

By the 17th century, the surname had established itself across various regions, with several variations in spelling, such as "DeRoss," "de Rosse," and "Deross." In this era, one can find references to individuals like Jacques DEROSS (1620-1678), a French military officer who served in the Thirty Years' War, and Hans DEROSS (1635-1702), a Dutch merchant and art collector from Amsterdam.

As the centuries progressed, the name DEROSS continued to be carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions, contributing to its legacy and global spread.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name DeRoss

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

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

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