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

Detherage, 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 Detherage surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Detherage in America

Detherage is the 43206th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Detherage surname appeared 500 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 Detherage.

We can also compare 2010 data for Detherage 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 Detherage

The surname Detherage is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period, likely derived from an Old English place name or occupation. One theory suggests it may be linked to the word "deor," meaning "deer," indicating a connection to hunting or forestry. Alternatively, it could stem from a combination of Old English words related to a valley or clearing.

Records from the 13th century mention individuals with variations of the name, such as William de Detheredge and John Detheregg, suggesting the name's early roots. Unfortunately, no definitive mentions of the surname appear in historic documents like the Domesday Book or other early manuscripts.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname was Thomas Detherage, born in 1547 in Oxfordshire. His descendants can be traced to the village of Deddington, where the name was well-established by the 16th century.

In the 17th century, John Detherage (1632-1698) was a notable landowner and merchant in Somerset, contributing to the local economy and community. His grandson, William Detherage (1687-1762), was a respected clergyman and scholar known for his theological writings.

During the 18th century, the Detherage family had a presence in various parts of England, including London, where Robert Detherage (1721-1789) was a successful businessman and philanthropist, supporting several charitable causes.

In the 19th century, Elizabeth Detherage (1832-1912) gained recognition as a talented author and poet, publishing several acclaimed works that explored themes of nature and rural life.

Another notable figure was Sir Alfred Detherage (1857-1935), a prominent political figure who served as a Member of Parliament and played a key role in shaping policies related to education and social reform.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Detherage

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

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

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