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

Detillier, 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 Detillier surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Detillier in America

Detillier is the 94311th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Detillier surname appeared 194 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 Detillier.

We can also compare 2010 data for Detillier 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 Detillier

The surname DETILLIER has its origins in France, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old French word "tille," which referred to a type of linden tree or lime tree. This suggests that the name may have initially been an occupational surname, given to individuals who worked with or lived near these trees.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname can be found in the 13th century, when a person named Jehan de Tillier was mentioned in the records of the city of Amiens, located in northern France. This spelling variation, "de Tillier," further supports the connection to the Old French word "tille."

During the 14th century, the name appeared in various spellings, such as "de Tilier" and "Detillier," in various regions of France, including Normandy and Île-de-France. It is possible that the name was also associated with specific place names that incorporated the word "tille," though no definitive records have been found.

In the 15th century, a notable figure named Jean Detillier was a prominent merchant and influential citizen in the city of Rouen, located in the Normandy region. His descendants continued to use the Detillier surname, contributing to its spread and establishment in the region.

Another noteworthy individual with the Detillier surname was Pierre Detillier, born in 1624 in the town of Caudebec-en-Caux, also in Normandy. He was a successful trader and businessman, and his descendants went on to establish themselves in various parts of France and beyond.

In the 18th century, a French nobleman named Louis-François Detillier, born in 1745, was a prominent figure in the court of King Louis XVI. He held the title of Marquis and was known for his patronage of the arts and literature.

It is worth noting that the surname Detillier has also been found in other parts of Europe, likely due to migration and intermarriage. For instance, there are records of individuals with this surname in Belgium and Switzerland, suggesting that the name may have spread beyond the borders of France over time.

While the surname Detillier is not among the most common in France today, it remains a part of the country's rich cultural heritage, reflecting the diverse origins and occupations of its bearers throughout history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Detillier

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

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

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