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

Descheenie, 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 Descheenie surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Descheenie in America

Descheenie is the 126018th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Descheenie surname appeared 136 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 Descheenie.

We can also compare 2010 data for Descheenie 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 Descheenie

The surname DESCHEENIE has its origins in France, dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have originated from the French region of Normandy, where it was likely derived from an Old French word or place name related to the word "chêne," meaning oak tree.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the DESCHEENIE name can be found in the parish records of Saint-Lô, Normandy, in the year 1587, where a man named Jacques DESCHEENIE is mentioned. This suggests that the name was already established in the region by that time.

In the 17th century, the DESCHEENIE name appears to have spread to other parts of France, as well as to neighboring countries like Belgium and Switzerland. It is mentioned in various historical documents, including tax records and land registries, throughout this period.

A notable early bearer of the DESCHEENIE name was Pierre DESCHEENIE (1621-1691), a French merchant and landowner from the city of Rouen. He was known for his successful trade ventures and owned several properties in the region.

Another prominent figure was Marie DESCHEENIE (1675-1742), a renowned French writer and poet from Paris. Her works were widely acclaimed during her lifetime and continue to be studied by scholars of French literature.

In the 18th century, the DESCHEENIE name made its way to other parts of Europe, including England and Germany. One notable individual from this period was Johann DESCHEENIE (1712-1784), a German philosopher and educator who taught at the University of Leipzig.

As the DESCHEENIE family spread further across Europe, the name also began to appear in various other spellings, such as DESCHENY, DESCHENIE, and DESCHENAY, reflecting regional variations and linguistic differences.

A prominent figure in the 19th century was Émile DESCHEENIE (1822-1895), a French architect and urban planner who played a significant role in the development of Paris during the city's major reconstruction efforts under Napoleon III.

Throughout its history, the DESCHEENIE name has been associated with individuals from various walks of life, including scholars, artists, businessmen, and politicians. While its origins can be traced back to Normandy, the name has since spread across the globe, reflecting the diverse journeys and contributions of those who have carried it.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Descheenie

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

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

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