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

DeSane, 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 DeSane surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of DeSane in America

DeSane is the 160975th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The DeSane surname appeared 100 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 DeSane.

The history of the last name DeSane

The surname DESANE is believed to have originated in France during the late medieval period. It is likely derived from the Old French term "des anes," which translates to "of the donkeys" or "of the asses." This suggests that the name may have been initially used as a descriptive surname, referring to someone who worked with or cared for donkeys.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name DESANE can be found in the Cartulaire de l'abbaye de Notre-Dame de Longpont, a collection of charters and documents from the Longpont Abbey in Picardy, dated around the 13th century. This document mentions a person named Jehan Desane, who was likely a resident of the area at that time.

Another early reference to the name DESANE appears in the Rôles de l'Échiquier de Normandie, a series of records from the Exchequer of Normandy in the 14th century. These records document a certain Guillemin Desane, who was involved in legal proceedings related to land disputes.

In the 15th century, a notable figure named Pierre DESANE (c. 1430-1490) was a prominent merchant and alderman in the city of Rouen, Normandy. He played a significant role in the city's economic and political affairs during his lifetime.

During the 16th century, a family with the surname DESANE resided in the village of Desana, located in the Haute-Savoie region of modern-day France. This place name likely influenced the spelling and pronunciation of their surname over time.

Another individual of historical significance was Jean-Baptiste DESANE (1655-1725), a French composer and organist who served at the Basilica of St. Sernin in Toulouse. His compositions and musical works were highly regarded during the Baroque era.

In the 18th century, a French nobleman named Marquis Charles-François DESANE (1718-1792) was a prominent military leader who served in the French army during the Seven Years' War and the American Revolutionary War. He achieved the rank of Lieutenant General and was awarded the prestigious Order of Saint Louis.

While the surname DESANE is relatively uncommon, it has a rich history spanning several centuries and regions of France. Its origins can be traced back to the medieval period, and it has been associated with various notable individuals throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name DeSane

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

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 DeSane 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.

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

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