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

DeShone, 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 DeShone surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of DeShone in America

DeShone is the 86645th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The DeShone surname appeared 215 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 DeShone.

We can also compare 2010 data for DeShone 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 DeShone

The surname DESHONE has its origins in France, dating back to the early 17th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old French words "des" meaning "from" and "hone" meaning "honor" or "respect". This suggests that the name may have initially been given to individuals with a distinguished or respected status within their communities.

The earliest known records of the DESHONE surname can be traced back to the Languedoc region of southern France, specifically in the town of Nîmes. One of the earliest documented individuals with this name was Jacques DESHONE, a prominent merchant who lived in Nîmes during the 1620s. His name appears in several local trade records and property deeds from that era.

In the late 17th century, the DESHONE name began to spread across other parts of France, as well as into neighboring regions such as the Rhône-Alpes and Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur. During this period, the surname experienced variations in spelling, including DESHONES, DESHONNES, and DESHONNES.

One notable figure bearing the DESHONE name was Pierre DESHONE (1672-1738), a renowned architect from Lyon who was responsible for designing several prominent buildings in the city, including the Church of Saint-Bruno and the Hôtel de Ville (City Hall). His work played a significant role in shaping the architectural landscape of Lyon during the 18th century.

Another individual of note was Marie-Thérèse DESHONE (1698-1782), a French novelist and playwright from Marseille. She gained recognition for her satirical works that critiqued societal norms and challenged gender roles during the Enlightenment period.

In the 19th century, the DESHONE surname gained further prominence with the birth of Louis DESHONE (1823-1895), a influential political figure who served as a deputy in the French National Assembly representing the region of Bordeaux. He was known for his advocacy of workers' rights and social reforms.

During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the DESHONE name began to appear in various parts of Europe, particularly in neighboring countries like Belgium and Switzerland, likely due to migration patterns and the spread of French culture and influence.

One notable example from this period was Jean-Baptiste DESHONE (1876-1942), a Swiss-born artist and painter who gained recognition for his vivid landscape paintings depicting the Swiss Alps and the countryside around Geneva.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name DeShone

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

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

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