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

Desvarieux, 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 Desvarieux surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Desvarieux in America

Desvarieux is the 104156th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Desvarieux surname appeared 172 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 Desvarieux.

We can also compare 2010 data for Desvarieux 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 Desvarieux

The surname DESVARIEUX originated in France, specifically in the region of Normandy, during the medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Old French term "des varieux," which translates to "of the varied" or "of the diverse." This name likely referred to individuals who had diverse occupations or origins.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the DESVARIEUX name can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The entry mentions a Norman landowner named Raoul Desvarieux, who held estates in the county of Wiltshire.

In the 13th century, a branch of the DESVARIEUX family settled in the village of Viarmes, located in the Île-de-France region. This location gave rise to the variant spelling "Deviarmes," which is still used by some descendants of the family.

During the Renaissance period, several notable individuals bore the DESVARIEUX name. Jacques Desvarieux (1525-1587) was a renowned poet and playwright who gained recognition for his satirical works critiquing the French nobility. His contemporary, Pierre Desvarieux (1538-1612), was a skilled architect who contributed to the design of several prominent buildings in Paris.

In the 18th century, the DESVARIEUX family produced a celebrated military figure, General Louis Desvarieux (1742-1816). He played a crucial role in the French Revolutionary Wars and was honored for his bravery and strategic acumen on the battlefield.

Another notable bearer of the DESVARIEUX name was Émilie Desvarieux (1798-1876), a pioneering female author and journalist who challenged societal norms and advocated for women's rights through her writings.

The DESVARIEUX surname can also be traced back to the village of Varieux, located in the Normandy region. This place name likely contributed to the development of the surname, as it was common for individuals to be identified by their place of origin or residence during the Middle Ages.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Desvarieux

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

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

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