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

Derungs, 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 Derungs surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Derungs in America

Derungs is the 136449th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Derungs surname appeared 123 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 Derungs.

We can also compare 2010 data for Derungs 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 Derungs

The surname DERUNGS has its origins in Switzerland, with the earliest records dating back to the 14th century. It is believed to have derived from the Swiss-German word "derungs," which means "a small hillock" or "a mound." This suggests that the name may have initially been given to someone who lived near a hillock or on a small elevated piece of land.

The name DERUNGS is primarily found in the Canton of Graubünden, a region in eastern Switzerland. It is also prevalent in the neighboring regions of Austria and Liechtenstein, indicating that the name may have spread from Switzerland to these areas over time.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name DERUNGS can be found in the Codex Curiensis, a medieval manuscript from the 14th century that documents the history of the Canton of Graubünden. The name appears several times in this manuscript, indicating its presence in the region during that time period.

In the 16th century, a notable figure named Hans DERUNGS (1520-1589) was a prominent Swiss politician and magistrate from the Canton of Graubünden. He served as the Landammann (governor) of the Free State of the Three Leagues, a predecessor to modern-day Switzerland.

Another prominent individual with the surname DERUNGS was Johann Jakob DERUNGS (1682-1748), a Swiss architect and builder who was responsible for constructing several churches and other significant buildings in the Canton of Graubünden during the 18th century.

In the 19th century, a Swiss botanist named Remigius DERUNGS (1845-1918) made significant contributions to the study of alpine flora. He conducted extensive research on the plant species found in the Swiss Alps and published numerous works on the subject.

The name DERUNGS has also been associated with certain place names in Switzerland. For example, the village of Derungs in the Canton of Graubünden likely derived its name from the surname, suggesting that it was once inhabited or founded by individuals bearing this name.

Throughout its history, the surname DERUNGS has maintained a strong presence in Switzerland, particularly in the Canton of Graubünden. While it may not be as widely known globally as some other Swiss surnames, it holds cultural and historical significance within the region and serves as a reminder of the diverse linguistic and geographic origins of Swiss family names.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Derungs

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

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

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