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

Deuell, 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 Deuell surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Deuell in America

Deuell is the 116201st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Deuell surname appeared 150 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 Deuell.

We can also compare 2010 data for Deuell 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 Deuell

The surname Deuell is of Old French origin, deriving from the word "duel" which means "combat" or "duel." It is believed to have emerged in Normandy, France during the Middle Ages, around the 11th or 12th century. The name likely referred to someone who engaged in duels or combats, possibly a knight or soldier.

Deuell is also thought to be a variant spelling of the French surname Duelle, which shares the same root and meaning. In early records, the name was often spelled as Duel, Duell, or Duelle, reflecting the variations in pronunciation and spelling at the time.

One of the earliest known references to the name Deuell can be found in the Hundred Rolls of 1273, a census-like record of landowners in England during the reign of King Edward I. The entry mentions a "William Duel" from Oxfordshire.

In the 14th century, a prominent individual named John Deuell was recorded as a member of the Guild of Weavers in London, suggesting that the name had spread to England and was associated with various trades and professions.

During the 16th century, a notable figure named Thomas Deuell (c. 1490-1556) was a prominent English clergyman and theologian. He served as the Bishop of Peterborough and was known for his scholarly works on theology and religious reforms.

Another notable bearer of the name was Sir William Deuell (1618-1690), an English politician and member of Parliament who played a role in the Glorious Revolution of 1688.

In the 18th century, the name Deuell was found in various parts of England, including Buckinghamshire, where a man named John Deuell (1712-1789) was a prominent landowner and local figure.

As the surname spread across different regions, it underwent further variations in spelling, including Duel, Duell, Duelle, and Deuille. These variations reflected regional dialects and the evolution of the English language over time.

Other notable individuals with the surname Deuell include Charles Deuell (1853-1926), an American lawyer and politician who served as a member of the Texas State Senate, and William Deuell (1849-1923), an English-born Australian businessman and philanthropist who made significant contributions to the city of Adelaide.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Deuell

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

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

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