Deuble last name popularity, history, and meaning

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

Meaning of Deuble

A variant spelling of the German surname "Deubel" referring to the devil or demon.

Deuble, 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 Deuble surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Deuble in America

Deuble is the 99378th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Deuble surname appeared 182 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 Deuble.

We can also compare 2010 data for Deuble 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.

2010 2000 Change (%)
Rank 99378 95091 4.41%
Count 182 178 2.22%
Proportion per 100k 0.06 0.07 -15.38%

The history of the last name Deuble

The surname Deuble originated in Germany, with the earliest records dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to be a variant spelling of the German word "dübel," which means "dowel" or "peg." This suggests that the name may have been derived from an occupational surname, referring to someone who worked with dowels or pegs, such as a carpenter or woodworker.

One of the earliest known references to the name Deuble can be found in the archives of the city of Cologne, where a record from 1587 mentions a certain Johannes Deuble, a carpenter by trade. This provides strong evidence that the name was indeed associated with the woodworking profession during that time period.

In the 17th century, the name appeared in various parts of Germany, with records showing Deuble families living in regions such as Bavaria, Saxony, and Westphalia. One notable individual from this era was Hans Deuble, a master woodcarver who lived in the town of Bamberg from 1643 to 1702. His intricate woodcarvings adorned many churches and buildings in the region, and his work is still celebrated today.

As the Deuble family spread across Germany, variations in spelling emerged, including Deubel, Deubler, and Deubl. These alternative spellings likely arose due to regional dialects and differences in pronunciation.

In the 19th century, several Deuble families emigrated from Germany to other parts of Europe and North America, seeking new opportunities and escaping the social and economic upheavals of the time. One such individual was Johann Deuble, who was born in Bavaria in 1825 and later settled in Ohio, United States, where he worked as a carpenter and built several notable structures.

Other notable individuals with the surname Deuble include:

  1. Friedrich Deuble (1801-1876), a German philosopher and educator who wrote extensively on ethics and moral philosophy.
  2. Katarina Deuble (1894-1972), an Austrian painter known for her vibrant landscapes and still life works.
  3. Wilhelm Deuble (1868-1942), a German architect who designed several prominent buildings in Berlin and Munich.
  4. Maximilian Deuble (1752-1823), a German botanist and naturalist who made significant contributions to the study of plant life in Central Europe.
  5. Anna Deuble (1901-1988), a Swiss writer and poet whose works explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition.

While the surname Deuble may have originated from humble beginnings, it has left an indelible mark on various fields throughout history, reflecting the diverse talents and achievements of those who have borne this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Deuble

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

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 Deuble was:

Race/Ethnicity Percentage Total Occurrences
Non-Hispanic White Only 94.51% 172
Non-Hispanic Black Only (S)% (S)
Non-Hispanic Asian and Pacific Islander Only 0.00% 0
Non-Hispanic American Indian and Alaskan Native (S)% (S)
Non-Hispanic of Two or More Races (S)% (S)
Hispanic Origin 3.30% 6

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 Deuble has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

2010 2000 Change (%)
White 94.51% 98.88% -4.52%
Black (S)% 0.00% (S)%
Asian and Pacific Islander 0.00% 0.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaskan Native (S)% 0.00% (S)%
Two or More Races (S)% (S)% (S)%
Hispanic 3.30% (S)% (S)%

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

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