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

DeRudder, 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 DeRudder surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of DeRudder in America

DeRudder is the 113791st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The DeRudder surname appeared 154 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 DeRudder.

We can also compare 2010 data for DeRudder 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 DeRudder

The surname DERUDDER has its origins in the Low Countries of Western Europe, specifically in the regions of modern-day Belgium and the Netherlands. It first emerged during the Middle Ages, likely as an occupational name for someone who worked as a rower or boatman.

The name is derived from the Middle Dutch words "de" and "rudder," which together translate to "the rower" or "the boatman." This suggests that the earliest bearers of the surname were involved in maritime activities or resided near bodies of water where rowing was a common mode of transportation.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the DERUDDER surname can be found in historical records from the city of Ghent, in present-day Belgium. In a document dated 1397, a certain Jan DERUDDER is mentioned as a resident of the city.

Throughout the centuries, the DERUDDER name has undergone various spelling variations, such as DE RUDDER, DERUDER, and DERUDDERE. These variations likely emerged due to regional dialects, scribal errors, and the evolution of language over time.

Notable individuals with the DERUDDER surname include:

1. Willem DERUDDER (1617-1693), a Dutch Golden Age painter known for his still-life paintings and landscapes.

2. Pieter DERUDDER (1786-1856), a Belgian architect who designed several notable buildings in Brussels, including the Palais des Académies.

3. Marie-Louise DERUDDER (1842-1912), a Belgian novelist and playwright whose works often explored themes of love and social injustice.

4. Emile DERUDDER (1899-1976), a French Army general who played a significant role in the Battle of Normandy during World War II.

5. Dirk DERUDDER (born 1959), a Belgian professional football player who played as a midfielder for several clubs, including Club Brugge and Anderlecht.

While the DERUDDER surname may not be as widespread as some others, it carries a rich historical legacy rooted in the maritime traditions of the Low Countries, reflecting the occupations and lifestyles of its earliest bearers.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name DeRudder

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

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

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