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

Destine, 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 Destine surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Destine in America

Destine is the 32485th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Destine surname appeared 708 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 Destine.

We can also compare 2010 data for Destine 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 Destine

The surname Destine is a French name with origins dating back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have derived from the Old French word "destin," meaning "destiny" or "fate." The name may have originally been a nickname or descriptive term used to identify someone whose life was perceived to be guided by fate or destiny.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Destine can be found in the Parisian tax rolls of the 13th century, where a "Jean Destine" is listed as a resident of the city. This suggests that the name was already in use as a surname by the 1200s in Paris and its surrounding regions.

In the 14th century, a notable figure named Guillaume Destine was a prominent merchant and landowner in the Normandy region of France. Historical records indicate that he was involved in the trade of textiles and owned several properties in the town of Rouen.

During the Renaissance period, the Destine family produced several notable scholars and artists. Étienne Destine (1510-1582) was a renowned poet and playwright from Lyon, whose works were widely celebrated during his lifetime. His contemporary, Michel Destine (1525-1598), was a skilled painter and engraver whose works can still be found in various art collections across Europe.

In the 17th century, a branch of the Destine family migrated to the French colony of Saint-Domingue (now Haiti). One notable member of this branch was Jacques Destine (1675-1745), who became a wealthy plantation owner and played a significant role in the colony's economic development.

Another prominent figure with the surname Destine was Marie-Antoinette Destine (1785-1848), a French novelist and feminist writer who advocated for women's rights and education. Her works, which explored themes of gender equality and social justice, were influential in shaping the feminist movement of the 19th century.

Over the centuries, the Destine name has spread to various parts of the world due to migration and diaspora. While its origins can be traced back to France, individuals bearing the surname Destine can be found in countries such as Canada, the United States, and various Caribbean nations.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Destine

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

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

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