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

Dessin, 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 Dessin surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dessin in America

Dessin is the 82317th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dessin surname appeared 229 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 Dessin.

We can also compare 2010 data for Dessin 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 Dessin

The surname "DESSIN" has its origins in France, dating back to the late medieval period around the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old French word "dessin," which means "drawing" or "design." This suggests that the name may have been associated with those who were involved in artistic or design-related professions during that era.

The earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in various historical records and documents from regions such as Normandy and Brittany in northern France. In some cases, the name was also spelled as "Dessyn" or "Dessain," reflecting the variations in spelling that were common during that time.

One notable historical reference to the name "DESSIN" appears in the Cartulaire de l'abbaye de Saint-Bertin, a medieval cartulary from the Saint-Bertin Abbey in Saint-Omer, France. This document, dated around the late 12th century, mentions individuals with the surname, suggesting their presence in the region at that time.

Among the earliest known bearers of the name "DESSIN" was Jean Dessin, a renowned French painter and illuminator who lived in the 15th century. His intricate and detailed works can be found in various manuscripts and artworks from that period.

Another notable figure was Pierre Dessin (1592-1657), a French engraver and printmaker who was active in Paris during the early 17th century. His etchings and engravings were highly regarded and can be found in collections across Europe.

In the 18th century, Charles-François Dessin (1720-1789) was a prominent French architect who designed several notable buildings in Paris, including the Hôtel de Salm and the Palais de la Légion d'Honneur.

The name "DESSIN" has also been associated with certain place names in France, such as the village of Dessin in the department of Manche, located in the northern region of Normandy. The name of this village may have influenced the surname's spelling and pronunciation over time.

In the 19th century, Marie-Thérèse Dessin (1811-1891) was a French painter and lithographer who gained recognition for her portraits and landscapes. Her works were exhibited at the prestigious Paris Salon and can be found in several art museums across France.

While the surname "DESSIN" has its roots in France, it has since spread to other parts of the world, including Canada, the United States, and other French-speaking regions, as a result of migration and cultural exchange.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dessin

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

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

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