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

Detroy, 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 Detroy surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Detroy in America

Detroy is the 137327th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Detroy surname appeared 122 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 Detroy.

We can also compare 2010 data for Detroy 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 Detroy

The surname DETROY is of French origin, with its roots traced back to the northern regions of France during the medieval period, around the 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old French word "detruire," meaning "to destroy," possibly referring to an occupation or a memorable event involving destruction.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the 13th-century manuscript "Cartulaire de l'Abbaye de Saint-Vaast d'Arras," where a certain "Jehan Detroy" is mentioned as a resident of the town of Arras in northern France. This document provides valuable insight into the surname's origin and early usage.

In the 14th century, the name DETROY appeared in various records across northern France, particularly in the regions of Picardy and Artois. It is possible that the name was initially associated with specific localities or place names, such as the town of Detry or Detrie, which may have influenced the spelling variations.

During the 16th century, the DETROY surname gained prominence with the rise of notable individuals bearing the name. One such figure was Jacques Detroy (1515-1582), a French poet and scholar from Amiens, who gained recognition for his literary works and contributions to the cultural landscape of his time.

Another notable bearer of the DETROY name was Pierre Detroy (1595-1668), a French painter and engraver from Paris. His works, which included religious paintings and engravings, were highly acclaimed during his lifetime and can be found in various museums and collections across Europe.

In the 18th century, the DETROY surname continued to be present in France, with records indicating its presence in regions such as Normandy and Brittany. One remarkable figure was Jean-Baptiste Detroy (1740-1810), a French mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the field of celestial mechanics.

As the surname spread across Europe, it also found its way to other countries, including Belgium and Switzerland. In the 19th century, a prominent DETROY was Charles Detroy (1822-1895), a Belgian architect renowned for his work on several notable buildings in Brussels, including the Palace of Justice.

Throughout its history, the DETROY surname has been associated with various professions and fields, from literature and arts to science and architecture, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and accomplishments of those who have carried this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Detroy

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

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

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