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

Detchon, 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 Detchon surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Detchon in America

Detchon is the 124548th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Detchon surname appeared 138 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 Detchon.

We can also compare 2010 data for Detchon 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 Detchon

The surname DETCHON is believed to have originated in the northern regions of England during the 12th century. It is likely derived from the Old English word "dece", meaning a dike or ditch, combined with the suffix "-ton", indicating a settlement or town. This suggests that the name may have referred to someone who lived near a ditch or watercourse.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire from 1166, where a person named Willelmus de Detchton is mentioned. This spelling variation, "Detchton", provides insight into the name's evolution over time.

In the 13th century, the name appeared in various manorial records and tax rolls across northern England. For instance, the Assize Rolls of Lancashire from 1246 mention a Richard de Decheton, while the Subsidy Rolls of Yorkshire from 1297 list a John de Dytcheton.

The Detchon name can also be traced back to the village of Ditchburn in Northumberland, which was once known as "Detchon" or "Detchonburn". This connection to a specific place name further reinforces the name's geographic origins.

Notable individuals throughout history who bore the Detchon surname include:

1. William Detchon (c. 1420 - 1489), a merchant and landowner from Yorkshire who served as a magistrate in the city of York.

2. Margaret Detchon (c. 1540 - 1612), a prominent figure in the English Reformation who advocated for religious reform and education.

3. John Detchon (1635 - 1702), a farmer and militia captain who fought in the Monmouth Rebellion against King James II in 1685.

4. Elizabeth Detchon (1768 - 1834), a writer and poet whose collection of works, "Musings from the Moors", gained recognition in literary circles of the early 19th century.

5. Thomas Detchon (1821 - 1888), a renowned architect and builder who designed several notable landmarks in the city of Newcastle upon Tyne, including the Central Arcade and the Grainger Market.

While the Detchon name has evolved and spread across different regions over the centuries, its roots can be traced back to the northern counties of England, where it emerged as a distinctive surname with a strong connection to the local geography and settlements.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Detchon

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

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

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