Desjardins
Of French origin, referring to someone who tended gardens or orchards.
According to the 2010 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 5,038 Americans carry the last name Desjardins. That puts it at #7,662 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 1.47 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 68,034 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Desjardins surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, 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
5.0K
1 in 68,034
Census rank
#7,662
2010 decennial data
Per 100,000
1.5
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
4.3K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 4,335 bearers of the surname Desjardins in its 2010 decennial surname file. At a rate of 1.47 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 7662nd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Desjardins, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.9%. The next largest groups are Black (3.3%) and Hispanic (2.6%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Desjardins
The surname Desjardins originated in France and dates back to the Middle Ages. It is derived from the French phrase "des jardins," which means "of the gardens" or "from the gardens." This suggests that the name may have been initially given to someone who lived near or worked in a garden or orchard.
The earliest known record of the Desjardins surname can be found in a document from the year 1292, which mentions a person named Renaud des Jardins residing in the region of Normandy, France. Over the centuries, variations of the spelling emerged, including Desjardins, Des Jardins, and Desjardains.
One notable historical figure with the Desjardins surname was Philippe Desjardins, a French philosopher and theologian born in 1598. He was a prominent figure during the 17th century and authored several works on metaphysics and theology.
Another individual of note was Louis Desjardins, a French explorer and cartographer who lived from 1672 to 1736. He played a significant role in mapping the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico region during the early years of French exploration in North America.
In the 19th century, Alphonse Desjardins (1854-1920) was a key figure in the cooperative movement in Canada. He founded the first credit union in North America, known as the Caisse Populaire de Levis, in 1900. His work laid the foundation for the modern credit union system.
The name Desjardins also has connections to place names in France. For instance, the village of Desjardins in the department of Eure-et-Loir was likely named after an individual or family with the surname, reflecting their presence or influence in the area.
Another notable figure was Jean-Baptiste Desjardins (1607-1689), a French missionary and explorer who traveled to New France (present-day Canada) in the 17th century. He worked among the indigenous populations, learning their languages and documenting their cultures.
While the Desjardins surname originated in France, it has since spread to other parts of the world, particularly to regions with French cultural influence or immigration, such as Canada and parts of the United States.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Desjardins
Among Census respondents with the surname Desjardins, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.9%. The next largest groups are Black (3.3%) and Hispanic (2.6%).
The bar chart below shows how Desjardins bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2010 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.
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 Desjardins surname at the time of the 2010 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White91.9%
- Black or African American3.3%
- Hispanic or Latino2.6%
- Two or more races1.3%
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.3%
Year on year
2010 vs 2010 Census
How has the Desjardins surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
| Metric | 2010 | 2010 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #7,662 | #7,662 | 0.0% |
| Count | 4,335 | 4,335 | 0.0% |
| Per 100K | 1.47 | 1.47 | 0.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2010 Census, the number of Desjardins bearers went from 4,335 to 4,335 (+0.0% change). The surname held its position in the national ranking, going from #7,662 to #7,662.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Desjardins
FAQ
Desjardins surname: questions and answers
How common is the last name Desjardins?
The surname Desjardins holds position #7,662 in the US Census Bureau's surname ranking, with an estimated 5,038 living bearers. It occurs at a rate of 1.47 per 100,000 Americans.
What is the ethnic background of the Desjardins surname?
Among Census respondents with the surname Desjardins, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.9%. The next largest groups are Black (3.3%) and Hispanic (2.6%). These figures come from the 2010 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Where does this surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These tables list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2010 Census, along with a frequency rate and self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.