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

Derrough, 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 Derrough surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Derrough in America

Derrough is the 111426th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Derrough surname appeared 158 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 Derrough.

We can also compare 2010 data for Derrough 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 Derrough

The surname DERROUGH is of Irish origin, and it can be traced back to the 16th century. The name is believed to have originated in County Mayo, Ireland, where it was initially spelled as "Deraugh." This spelling variation suggests that the name may have derived from the Irish Gaelic word "dearg," which means "red."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name DERROUGH appears in the Annals of the Four Masters, a chronicle of medieval Irish history compiled in the 17th century. The annals mention a certain "Niall Deraugh" who lived in the late 16th century and was a member of a notable Irish clan.

In the early 17th century, the name DERROUGH can be found in the Fiants of the Tudor Sovereigns, a series of legal records documenting grants of land and privileges in Ireland during the Tudor period. The records mention a "Richard Deraugh" who was granted a parcel of land in County Mayo in 1612.

As the centuries progressed, the name underwent various spelling changes, including "Deragh," "Derragh," and "Derrough." One of the earliest known bearers of the name with the modern spelling was Patrick DERROUGH, born in County Mayo in 1743. He was a renowned Irish poet and musician who composed several traditional Irish ballads.

Another notable individual with the surname DERROUGH was Bridget DERROUGH (1756-1842), a prominent figure in the Irish Rebellion of 1798. She was a member of the United Irishmen, a revolutionary republican movement, and played a crucial role in organizing and supporting the rebel forces in County Mayo.

In the 19th century, the name DERROUGH appeared in several historical records related to County Mayo, such as land ownership records and parish registers. One of the most notable bearers of the name during this period was Michael DERROUGH (1815-1892), a successful Irish businessman who owned several properties in the county.

The name DERROUGH has also been associated with various place names in County Mayo, such as Derrough Townland and Derrough Lough, suggesting that the name may have been derived from a geographical location in the region.

Overall, the surname DERROUGH has a rich history deeply rooted in the cultural and historical landscape of County Mayo, Ireland, dating back to at least the 16th century. It has been borne by notable individuals, including poets, rebels, and businessmen, and has left its mark on the local geography.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Derrough

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

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

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