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

Derthick, 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 Derthick surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Derthick in America

Derthick is the 129825th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Derthick surname appeared 131 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 Derthick.

We can also compare 2010 data for Derthick 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 Derthick

The surname DERTHICK has its origins in England, with roots dating back to the 13th century. The name is believed to be derived from the Old English words "deor" meaning "deer" and "thicket" referring to a dense area of shrubbery or bushes, suggesting that the name may have been initially used to describe someone who lived near a thicket frequented by deer.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire from 1273, where it appears as "de Derthik." This spelling variation indicates that the name may have originally been a locational surname, referring to a specific place or area associated with deer thickets.

During the medieval period, several individuals bearing the DERTHICK surname appear in historical records. For example, John Derthick, a landowner from Berkshire, is mentioned in the Feet of Fines records from 1428. In the 16th century, Thomas Derthick, a merchant from London, is recorded in the City of London's Subsidy Rolls from 1541.

As the name spread across England, it underwent various spelling variations, such as Derthicke, Derthyke, and Dertick. Some of these variations may have been influenced by local dialects or scribal errors in record-keeping.

One notable bearer of the DERTHICK surname was Sir Edward Derthick (1496-1558), a prominent English lawyer and Member of Parliament during the reign of Henry VIII. He served as a Justice of the Common Pleas and was involved in several notable legal cases of his time.

Another historical figure with this surname was William Derthick (1619-1691), an English Puritan minister and author who emigrated to Massachusetts Bay Colony in the mid-17th century. He served as a pastor in several New England towns and wrote several religious works.

In the 18th century, John Derthick (1734-1801) was a successful merchant and landowner from Yorkshire, known for his extensive business dealings and philanthropic efforts in his local community.

The DERTHICK surname also has connections to various place names in England, such as Derthick Lane in Gloucestershire and Derthick Farm in Oxfordshire, which may have been named after early bearers of the name or derived from the same linguistic roots.

It's important to note that while this surname has a rich history, its prevalence and distribution have likely changed over time due to migration patterns and other factors, making it challenging to provide accurate modern census data without thorough research.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Derthick

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

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

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