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

DeRousse, 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 DeRousse surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of DeRousse in America

DeRousse is the 34353rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The DeRousse surname appeared 660 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 DeRousse.

We can also compare 2010 data for DeRousse 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 DeRousse

The surname DEROUSSE has its origins in France, dating back to the medieval period around the 12th century. The name is believed to have derived from the Old French word "rousse" or "rousse," which means "reddish-brown" or "red-haired." This suggests that the earliest bearers of this surname may have had distinctive reddish or auburn-colored hair.

Over time, the name evolved with various spellings, such as De Rouse, DeRousse, and Derousse. These variations can be found in historical records and documents from different regions of France, particularly in the northern and central parts of the country.

One notable historical reference to the surname DEROUSSE can be found in the archives of the city of Reims, where a merchant named Pierre Derousse is mentioned in a ledger dated 1387. This provides evidence of the name's existence during the late 14th century.

In the 15th century, a Jacques Derousse is recorded as a landowner in the village of Montfort-l'Amaury, located in the Île-de-France region. This suggests that the name had spread to various parts of the country by that time.

The earliest known bearer of the surname DEROUSSE was likely Jean Derousse, a farmer who lived in the village of Auvers-sur-Oise, near Paris, in the late 13th century. Although specific dates are not available, his name appears in local records from that period.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the surname DEROUSSE. These include:

1. Antoine Derousse (1567-1635), a French sculptor and architect who worked on several prominent buildings in Paris during the Renaissance period.

2. Marie Derousse (1738-1804), a French philosopher and writer who advocated for women's education and rights during the Enlightenment era.

3. Louis Derousse (1820-1897), a French military officer who fought in the Franco-Prussian War and was awarded the Légion d'Honneur for his bravery.

4. Émile Derousse (1874-1952), a French botanist and explorer who conducted extensive research on the flora of Southeast Asia and published several influential works on the subject.

5. Lucien Derousse (1901-1981), a French artist and painter known for his impressionistic landscapes and portraits, whose works are featured in several galleries across France and Europe.

While the surname DEROUSSE may have evolved and spread to various regions over the centuries, its origins can be traced back to medieval France, where it likely derived from a distinctive physical trait – reddish-brown or auburn hair.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name DeRousse

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

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

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