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

DeTherow, 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 DeTherow surname is from the 2000 census data.

Popularity of DeTherow in America

DeTherow is the 149328th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The DeTherow surname appeared 101 times in the 2000 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname DeTherow.

The history of the last name DeTherow

The surname Detherow appears to have its roots in England, with its origins likely dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to be a variant of the surname Deatherage or Deathridge, which itself is derived from the Old English words "dæd" meaning 'deed' or 'act', and "ric" meaning 'ruler' or 'power'. The name likely referred to someone who was a powerful or influential person in their community.

Early records of the name Detherow or its variants are scarce but can be traced back to various documents and manuscripts in England. One of the earliest mentions is in the Domesday Book of 1086, where a variant of the name is recorded, indicating the presence of the name in England shortly after the Norman Conquest.

A notable individual with the surname Detherow is Richard Detherow, who is registered in the parish records of Dorset in the early 1400s. His name appears in a list of taxpayers in the year 1428, highlighting his presence and status within the community.

Another significant figure is Thomas Detherow, born in 1612, who emigrated to the American colonies in the mid-17th century. He settled in Virginia and became one of the early settlers contributing to the establishment of the colonial society there. His descendants carried the name forward, becoming integral members of the local community.

In the 18th century, John Detherow was recorded in the parish registers of Lancashire, England. Born in 1743, John lived during a time of significant social and economic change, participating in local governance and contributing to the development of his region.

The Detherow surname also appears in records from Yorkshire, with Elizabeth Detherow documented in a marriage register in 1798. Her marriage to William Smith was recorded in the town of Leeds, illustrating the spread of the surname across different regions of England.

During the 19th century, James Detherow, born in 1821, was a notable landowner in Derbyshire. His activities and contributions to agricultural advancements in the region were well-documented, leaving an enduring legacy.

Throughout its history, the surname Detherow has appeared in various forms and spellings, reflecting the linguistic and cultural evolution of England and its diaspora. The individuals bearing this surname have played roles in shaping their communities, leaving historical records that trace the lineage and dispersion of the name from its medieval English origins to various parts of the world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name DeTherow

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

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 2000 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for DeTherow 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.

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

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