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

Desgroseilliers, 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 Desgroseilliers surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Desgroseilliers in America

Desgroseilliers is the 156044th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Desgroseilliers surname appeared 104 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 Desgroseilliers.

The history of the last name Desgroseilliers

The surname DESGROSEILLIERS originated in France during the Middle Ages. It is derived from the French words "des groseilliers," which translates to "of the gooseberry bushes." This suggests that the name may have been initially given to someone who lived near or worked with gooseberry bushes.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the DESGROSEILLIERS surname can be found in the 15th century French census records. It was listed as "Des Groseilliers" and was likely associated with a specific location or region known for its gooseberry cultivation.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the DESGROSEILLIERS surname appeared in various historical documents across different regions of France. For example, Pierre-Esprit Radisson (1636-1710), a French-Canadian explorer and writer, had a brother named Médard Chouart Des Groseilliers, who was a prominent fur trader and explorer in New France (now Canada).

Another notable figure with the DESGROSEILLIERS surname was Jacques Desgroseilliers (1670-1743), a French-Canadian farmer and landowner who was among the first settlers in the region of Châteauguay, Quebec. His descendants continued to reside in the area, contributing to the establishment of the local community.

In the 18th century, Antoine Desgroseilliers (1718-1799), a French-Canadian farmer and militia officer, played a significant role in the defense of Quebec during the American Revolutionary War. He was recognized for his bravery and leadership in protecting the colony from American invasion.

Jean-Baptiste Desgroseilliers (1785-1865), a French-Canadian merchant and businessman, was a prominent figure in the early 19th century. He founded a successful trading company and was involved in various commercial ventures, contributing to the economic growth of the region.

The DESGROSEILLIERS surname has undergone various spelling variations over the centuries, including Des Groseilliers, Desgroseillier, and Desgroseillers, among others. These variations were often influenced by regional dialects, scribal errors, or personal preferences.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Desgroseilliers

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

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

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