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

Destrampe, 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 Destrampe surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Destrampe in America

Destrampe is the 139228th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Destrampe surname appeared 120 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 Destrampe.

We can also compare 2010 data for Destrampe 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 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.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Destrampe

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

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

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