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

DeSchine, 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 DeSchine surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of DeSchine in America

DeSchine is the 151532nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The DeSchine surname appeared 108 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 DeSchine.

The history of the last name DeSchine

The surname Deschine has its origins in France, dating back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to be derived from the Old French word "deschine," which means "back" or "spine." This name was likely given to someone with a physical characteristic or occupation related to the back or spine.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the Deschine surname can be found in the Cartulaire de l'abbaye de Saint-Père de Chartres, a medieval manuscript from the 12th century. This document contains records of people with the name Deschine living in the region of Chartres, France.

In the 13th century, there are records of a family named Deschine living in the village of Bracheux, located in the Picardy region of northern France. It is possible that the name originated from this area and spread to other parts of the country over time.

One notable individual with the Deschine surname was Pierre Deschine, a French soldier who fought in the Hundred Years' War (1337-1453). He was born in the village of Bracheux around 1380 and served under the French king Charles VII.

Another prominent figure was Jean Deschine (1512-1586), a French Renaissance scholar and humanist. He was born in the town of Chartres and became known for his work in the fields of literature, philosophy, and theology.

In the 17th century, there was a family of architects and builders named Deschine who were responsible for the construction of several notable buildings in Paris, including the Église Saint-Roch and the Palais du Luxembourg.

The name Deschine has also been found in various place names throughout France, such as the village of Deschine in the Ardennes region, and the town of Deschine-aux-Bois in the Vosges department.

Other notable individuals with the Deschine surname include:

1. Marie Deschine (1665-1732), a French painter known for her portraits and religious works.
2. François Deschine (1771-1842), a French revolutionary and politician who served as a deputy in the National Convention during the French Revolution.
3. Louis Deschine (1820-1897), a French sculptor and artist known for his works in bronze and marble.
4. Émile Deschine (1873-1941), a French architect and urban planner who designed several notable buildings in Paris and other cities in France.
5. Renée Deschine (1901-1987), a French actress and theater director who was a prominent figure in the French theater scene during the mid-20th century.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name DeSchine

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

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

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