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

Dessaint, 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 Dessaint surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dessaint in America

Dessaint is the 92719th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dessaint surname appeared 198 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 Dessaint.

We can also compare 2010 data for Dessaint 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 Dessaint

The surname DESSAINT is of French origin, dating back to the medieval period in Europe. It is believed to have originated in the northern regions of France, particularly in the areas around Paris and the Île-de-France region.

The name DESSAINT is derived from the Old French words "des" and "saint," which together translate to "of the saint." This suggests that the surname may have been initially given to individuals living near a church or monastery dedicated to a particular saint, or those who had some association with a religious order or saint's cult.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the DESSAINT surname can be found in the "Cartulaire de l'abbaye de Saint-Père de Chartres," a collection of medieval charters and documents from the Abbey of Saint-Père in Chartres, dating back to the 12th century. This suggests that the name was already in use during this time period in the region of Chartres.

In the 13th century, there are records of a family bearing the name DESSAINT in the village of Écouen, located in the Val-d'Oise department of northern France. This village was once home to a Benedictine abbey, further reinforcing the religious connotations associated with the surname.

One notable figure in history who bore the DESSAINT surname was Jean DESSAINT, a French philosopher and mathematician who lived from 1592 to 1666. He was a prominent figure in the intellectual circles of his time and is known for his contributions to the development of early modern philosophy and mathematics.

Another individual of historical significance was Marie-Jeanne DESSAINT, born in 1680 in Paris. She was a renowned actress who performed at the Comédie-Française, one of the most prestigious theaters in France, during the late 17th and early 18th centuries.

In the 18th century, there are records of a family named DESSAINT residing in the village of Fervaques, located in the Normandy region of northern France. This village was once part of the larger seigniory of Fervaques, which may have had some connection to the origin of the surname.

During the 19th century, a notable figure with the DESSAINT surname was François-Joseph DESSAINT, a French military officer and engineer who was born in 1810 and served in the French Army. He is known for his contributions to the development of military fortifications and defensive structures.

It is worth noting that variations in the spelling of the DESSAINT surname have existed throughout history, including DESAINT, DESSAINCT, and DESSEINT, among others. These variations likely arose due to regional differences in pronunciation and orthographic conventions over time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dessaint

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

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

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