2000
#132,259
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 118
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Destrampe
A French topographic surname indicating someone who lived by a rural path or road.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 136 Americans carry the last name Destrampe. That puts it at #142,788 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,520,252 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Destrampe surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, 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
136
1 in 2,520,252
Census rank
#142,788
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
119
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 119 bearers of the surname Destrampe in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 142788th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Destrampe, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.6%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (1.7%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Destrampe
The surname Destrampe has its origins in France, particularly in the northern regions of the country. The name likely emerged during the late Middle Ages, sometime around the 13th or 14th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old French words "des" meaning "of" and "trame" meaning "warp" or "weft," referring to the threads used in weaving. This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with a family involved in the textile trade or weaving profession.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the tax rolls of the town of Lille, in northern France, dating back to the late 15th century. The name was spelled as "Destrampe" and referred to a local weaver or cloth merchant. Records from this time period also indicate that the name was present in several other towns and villages in the region, indicating its widespread use.
In the 16th century, the name appears in various legal documents and property records in the French provinces of Picardy and Artois. One notable individual was Jean Destrampe, a merchant from the town of Arras, who lived from approximately 1520 to 1588. He was a prominent figure in the local trade guilds and played a role in the region's textile industry.
The name also has historical ties to the city of Lille, where a family by the name of Destrampe was mentioned in municipal records from the 17th century. One member, Jacques Destrampe (1638-1702), was a respected lawyer and served as a magistrate in the city's court system.
In the late 18th century, during the French Revolution, a man named Pierre Destrampe (1765-1822) gained recognition as a skilled orator and revolutionary leader in the city of Arras. He was known for his passionate speeches advocating for the rights of the common people and played a role in the local revolutionary movements.
Another notable figure was Marie Destrampe (1825-1898), a celebrated artist from the town of Douai in northern France. She was renowned for her intricate tapestries and woven artworks, which were highly sought after by collectors and displayed in various exhibitions across Europe.
While the name Destrampe is not among the most common surnames in France today, it has a rich history deeply rooted in the northern regions of the country, particularly in the textile and weaving industries of the past. The name's evolution and the individuals who bore it reflect the cultural and economic significance of textile production in these areas over several centuries.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Destrampe
Among Census respondents with the surname Destrampe, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.6%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (1.7%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Destrampe bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 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.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
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 Destrampe surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White96.6% · 115
- Two or more races1.7% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.8% · 1
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.8% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Destrampe
Destrampe appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#139,228
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 120
+2 bearers (+1.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 6,969 places
2020
#142,788
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 119
-1 bearers (-0.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 3,560 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #132,259 | 118 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #139,228 | 120 | 0.04 | +2 bearers (+1.7%) | Down 6,969 places |
| 2020 | #142,788 | 119 | 0.04 | -1 bearers (-0.8%) | Down 3,560 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Destrampe surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #139,228 | #142,788 | -2.6% |
| Count | 120 | 119 | -0.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -0.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Destrampe bearers went from 120 to 119 (-0.8% change). The surname moved down 3,560 positions in the national ranking, going from #139,228 to #142,788.
FAQ
Destrampe surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Destrampe?
Name Census estimates that about 136 living Americans carry the surname Destrampe. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,520,252 residents.
How common is Destrampe?
Destrampe ranks #142,788 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 119 people with the surname Destrampe. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (136), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Destrampe.
Has Destrampe become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Destrampe went from 120 recorded bearers to 119. That is a decrease of 1 (-0.8%). In the national ranking it fell from #139,228 to #142,788.
What does the Census say about the background of Destrampe?
Among Census respondents with the surname Destrampe, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.6%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (1.7%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.8%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Destrampe in the 2020 Census, accounting for 96.6% (115 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Destrampe appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (96.6%), Two or More Races (1.7%), Asian/Pacific Islander (0.8%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Destrampe (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Destrampe mean?
A French topographic surname indicating someone who lived by a rural path or road. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Destrampe (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How common is the surname Destrampe?
You can see how common the surname Destrampe is on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.