2000
#131,366
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 119
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Desgrange
A French surname for one who lived on or was from a large estate.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 128 Americans carry the last name Desgrange. That puts it at #147,954 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,677,768 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Desgrange surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
128
1 in 2,677,768
Census rank
#147,954
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
112
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 112 bearers of the surname Desgrange in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 147954th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Desgrange, the largest self-reported group is White at 83.9%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (8.9%) and Black (2.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Desgrange
The surname Desgrange originates from France, first appearing in records during the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Old French phrase "des granges," meaning "of the granges" or "of the barns." This suggests that the earliest bearers of the name were likely associated with farming or agricultural activities.
Desgrange is a locational surname, indicating that it originated from a specific place or region within France. It is believed to have roots in the northern regions of the country, particularly in areas like Normandy and Brittany, where the name was well-established by the 12th century.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Desgrange can be found in the Cartulaire de l'abbaye de Saint-Évroult, a medieval French cartulary dating back to the 11th century. This document mentions several individuals bearing the name, suggesting its widespread use during that period.
In the 13th century, a notable figure named Jacques Desgrange was recorded as a landowner and prominent citizen in the village of Cerisy-la-Forêt, located in the Normandy region. His descendants continued to hold significant influence in the area for several generations.
During the Renaissance period, a French scholar and philosopher named Pierre Desgrange (1539-1612) gained recognition for his work in the fields of ethics and metaphysics. His writings were widely studied and discussed among intellectual circles of the time.
The 17th century saw the rise of a prominent military figure, Jean-Baptiste Desgrange (1628-1704), who served as a captain in the French Army during the reign of Louis XIV. He was known for his bravery and leadership on the battlefield and was awarded numerous honors for his service.
In the realm of the arts, a notable figure was the French painter and engraver, François-Élisabeth Desgrange (1773-1827). His works, which included landscape paintings and etchings, were highly regarded and can be found in various art collections across Europe.
Towards the end of the 19th century, a prominent figure in the world of cycling emerged – Henri Desgrange (1865-1940). He was the founder and organizer of the Tour de France, one of the most prestigious cycling events in the world. Desgrange played a pivotal role in shaping the early years of the Tour and establishing it as a renowned international competition.
It is worth noting that while the surname Desgrange has its roots in France, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and cultural exchange. However, its historical origins and significance remain deeply rooted in the French heritage and culture.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Desgrange
Among Census respondents with the surname Desgrange, the largest self-reported group is White at 83.9%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (8.9%) and Black (2.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Desgrange bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Desgrange surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White83.9% · 94
- Two or more races8.9% · 10
- Black or African American2.7% · 3
- Asian and Pacific Islander2.7% · 3
- Hispanic or Latino0.9% · 1
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Desgrange
Desgrange appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#141,140
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 118
-1 bearers (-0.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 9,774 places
2020
#147,954
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 112
-6 bearers (-5.1%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 6,814 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #131,366 | 119 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #141,140 | 118 | 0.04 | -1 bearers (-0.8%) | Down 9,774 places |
| 2020 | #147,954 | 112 | 0.04 | -6 bearers (-5.1%) | Down 6,814 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Desgrange surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #141,140 | #147,954 | -4.8% |
| Count | 118 | 112 | -5.1% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -6.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Desgrange bearers went from 118 to 112 (-5.1% change). The surname moved down 6,814 positions in the national ranking, going from #141,140 to #147,954.
FAQ
Desgrange surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Desgrange?
Name Census estimates that about 128 living Americans carry the surname Desgrange. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,677,768 residents.
How common is Desgrange?
Desgrange ranks #147,954 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 112 people with the surname Desgrange. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (128), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Desgrange.
Has Desgrange become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Desgrange went from 118 recorded bearers to 112. That is a decrease of 6 (-5.1%). In the national ranking it fell from #141,140 to #147,954.
What does the Census say about the background of Desgrange?
Among Census respondents with the surname Desgrange, the largest self-reported group is White at 83.9%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (8.9%) and Black (2.7%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Desgrange in the 2020 Census, accounting for 83.9% (94 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Desgrange appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (83.9%), Two or More Races (8.9%), Black (2.7%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Desgrange (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Desgrange mean?
A French surname for one who lived on or was from a large estate. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Desgrange (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people share the surname Desgrange?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.