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

Deskin, 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 Deskin surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Deskin in America

Deskin is the 31554th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Deskin surname appeared 733 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 Deskin.

We can also compare 2010 data for Deskin 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 Deskin

The surname Deskin is believed to have originated in England during the late medieval period. It is thought to be a locational name, derived from the Old English words "dene" meaning a valley or hollow, and "kyn" meaning a royal or noble family. This suggests that the earliest bearers of the name may have resided in or near a valley associated with a prominent family or noble lineage.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire from 1273, where it appears as "Richard de Denekin". This spelling variation provides insight into the name's evolution over time, as it gradually transformed from the more descriptive "de Denekin" to the more condensed "Deskin".

In the 14th century, the Deskin name appeared in various legal records and land transactions. For instance, a John Deskin was mentioned in the Court Rolls of the Manor of Wakefield in Yorkshire in 1348. This suggests that the name had begun to spread beyond its initial origins and establish itself in different regions of England.

During the 15th century, the Deskin name continued to gain prominence. One notable figure from this period was Sir William Deskin, a knight who served under King Henry VI during the Wars of the Roses. He was born around 1420 and is believed to have fought in several battles, including the Battle of Towton in 1461.

In the 16th century, the name appeared in various parish records and tax rolls. One example is the christening of Thomas Deskin in the parish of St. Giles Cripplegate, London, in 1563. This indicates that the name had established a presence in the capital city by this time.

The 17th century saw the Deskin name continue to spread across England. One notable figure from this period was Robert Deskin, a merchant and landowner from Gloucestershire, who was born in 1612. He was involved in several business ventures and is recorded as having acquired substantial land holdings in the region.

As the centuries progressed, the Deskin name continued to be carried by individuals from various walks of life, including farmers, tradesmen, and professionals. While not as numerous as some other English surnames, it has maintained a consistent presence throughout the country's history and has contributed to the rich tapestry of its cultural heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Deskin

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

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

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