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

DeShield, 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 DeShield surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of DeShield in America

DeShield is the 100302nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The DeShield surname appeared 180 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 DeShield.

We can also compare 2010 data for DeShield 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 DeShield

The surname DESHIELD has its origins in England, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to have originated from the Old English words "de" meaning "of" and "schild" meaning "shield." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with someone who was a shield-maker or a person who carried or bore a shield, possibly in the military or as part of a noble household.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name DESHIELD can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire, a historical record dating back to 1195. The entry mentions a certain "Robert de Scheld," which is likely an early variation of the modern spelling.

During the 13th century, the name DESHIELD appeared in various manorial records and land charters, such as the Feet of Fines for Suffolk in 1235, which references a "William de Schild." This indicates that the name was associated with landowners and individuals of some social standing during that period.

In the 14th century, the DESHIELD name can be found in the Court Rolls of the Manor of Wakefield, Yorkshire, from 1348. This record mentions a "John de Shelde," further illustrating the evolving spelling variations of the name.

One notable figure bearing the DESHIELD surname was Sir Thomas Deshield, a prominent landowner and knight who lived in the 15th century. He was born around 1420 in Lincolnshire and served as a member of the King's Council during the reign of Henry VI.

Another historical figure was Richard Deshield, a merchant and alderman from the city of Bristol, who was born in 1525. He played an influential role in the city's trade and governance during the Tudor period.

In the 17th century, the DESHIELD name was associated with several notable clergymen. One such figure was Reverend John Deshield, born in 1632 in Oxfordshire, who served as the vicar of St. Mary's Church in Warwick for over three decades.

The 18th century saw the emergence of a prominent military figure named Captain William Deshield, born in 1745 in Hampshire. He served in the British Army during the American Revolutionary War and was renowned for his bravery and leadership.

In the 19th century, the DESHIELD name gained recognition in the field of literature. One notable figure was the poet and writer Emily Deshield, born in 1825 in Derbyshire, whose works explored themes of nature and the English countryside.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name DeShield

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

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

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