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

Desin, 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 Desin surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Desin in America

Desin is the 127494th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Desin surname appeared 134 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 Desin.

We can also compare 2010 data for Desin 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 Desin

The surname DESIN has its origins in France, with records dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old French word "dessin," which means "design" or "drawing." This suggests that the name may have been originally associated with professions related to art, architecture, or craftsmanship.

One of the earliest documented references to the name DESIN can be found in the parish records of the village of Sainte-Foy-la-Grande in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region of southwestern France. Here, a family with the surname Desin is mentioned in a baptismal record from 1582.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the name DESIN appears to have spread across various regions of France, with records found in cities such as Bordeaux, Toulouse, and Paris. Notable individuals with this surname include Jean-Baptiste Desin (1695-1776), a French architect and engineer who worked on several prestigious projects in Paris, including the Palais-Royal.

In the 19th century, the DESIN surname began to appear in other parts of Europe, likely due to emigration and migration patterns. One notable figure was Auguste Desin (1836-1912), a Belgian painter known for his landscapes and portraits.

As the DESIN family spread across Europe and beyond, the name underwent various spelling variations, including Dessin, Dessein, and Dessain. These variations were often influenced by regional dialects and linguistic differences.

Other notable individuals with the DESIN surname include:

1. Louis Desin (1875-1943), a French sculptor and medallist known for his work on public monuments and commemorative medals.

2. Marie-Hélène Desin (1908-1999), a French composer and pianist who wrote several orchestral works and film scores.

3. Émile Desin (1890-1972), a French architect and urban planner who designed several public buildings and housing projects in Paris.

4. Georges Desin (1920-2005), a Belgian artist and printmaker known for his etchings and lithographs depicting urban scenes.

5. Alain Desin (born 1951), a French novelist and screenwriter who has written several books and adapted them for film and television.

While the DESIN surname may not be as widely known as some others, its history reflects a rich tapestry of artistic and creative pursuits, spanning multiple countries and centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Desin

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

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

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