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

DeRoUsselle, 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 DeRoUsselle surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of DeRoUsselle in America

DeRoUsselle is the 89753rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The DeRoUsselle surname appeared 206 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 DeRoUsselle.

We can also compare 2010 data for DeRoUsselle 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 DeRoUsselle

The surname DeRousselle is of French origin, derived from the Old French words "de" meaning "of" and "rousselle" meaning "reddish-brown" or "auburn". It likely originated in the northern regions of France during the medieval period, where it may have referred to someone with reddish-brown hair or complexion.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "de Rousselle". This suggests that the name was already in use by the time of the Norman Conquest of England in 1066.

Throughout the Middle Ages, the name appeared in various records and manuscripts across northern France and in the English territories controlled by the Normans. Notable examples include Pierre DeRousselle (1215-1287), a French knight who fought in the Seventh Crusade, and Jehan DeRousselle (1328-1395), a merchant and landowner in the region of Normandy.

During the Renaissance period, the spelling of the name evolved further, with variants such as "DeRouselle", "DeRousselle", and "Derousselle" appearing in different regions. One notable figure from this era was Marguerite DeRousselle (1542-1618), a French noblewoman and patron of the arts.

In the 17th and 18th centuries, the name spread across Europe as French immigrants and settlers carried it to other countries. Jean-Baptiste DeRousselle (1671-1738) was a French explorer and cartographer who mapped parts of the Mississippi River basin in North America, while Charles DeRousselle (1723-1802) was a Belgian architect renowned for his work in the Baroque style.

As the name travelled, it continued to evolve with local adaptations and spellings, such as the Dutch "DeRouselle" and the German "Derousselle". One notable figure from this period was Johann DeRousselle (1788-1864), a German philosopher and writer who contributed to the Romantic movement.

Throughout its long history, the surname DeRousselle has been associated with various professions, from nobility and military service to commerce, exploration, and the arts. While its origins can be traced back to medieval France, the name has since spread across the globe, carrying with it a rich tapestry of cultural and historical significance.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name DeRoUsselle

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

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

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