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

Detiege, 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 Detiege surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Detiege in America

Detiege is the 92358th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Detiege surname appeared 199 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 Detiege.

We can also compare 2010 data for Detiege 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 Detiege

The surname "DETIEGE" is believed to have originated in Belgium, tracing its roots back to the medieval period. This name is derived from the Dutch or Flemish words "de" meaning "the" and "tiege" meaning "thatcher" or "roofer," suggesting a connection to an occupation or trade involving thatching or roofing.

One of the earliest recorded instances of this surname can be found in the historical records of the city of Antwerp, where a certain Jan Detiege was registered as a resident in the late 15th century. This suggests that the name was established in the region during that time period.

In the 16th century, a notable figure bearing the name Detiege was Pieter Detiege, a skilled artisan who specialized in crafting intricate stained glass windows for churches and cathedrals across the Low Countries. His works can still be admired in several historic buildings in cities like Bruges and Ghent.

The Detiege surname also appears in various historical documents from the 17th and 18th centuries, particularly in the regions of Brabant and Flanders. For instance, the birth records of the town of Leuven mention a Joost Detiege in the year 1632.

During the 19th century, a prominent figure with this surname was Theodoor Detiege, a renowned architect who designed several notable buildings in Brussels, including the grand Palais de Justice. He was born in 1818 and passed away in 1892.

Another noteworthy individual with the Detiege surname was Karel Detiege, a celebrated Flemish painter who lived from 1854 to 1927. His works, which often depicted landscapes and rural scenes, are held in high regard and can be found in various art museums across Belgium.

It is worth noting that variations in spelling, such as "Detieghe" or "Deteeghe," can also be found in historical records, reflecting the linguistic diversity and regional variations within the regions where this surname originated.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Detiege

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

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

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