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

Deverteuil, 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 Deverteuil surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Deverteuil in America

Deverteuil is the 105079th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Deverteuil surname appeared 170 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 Deverteuil.

We can also compare 2010 data for Deverteuil 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 Deverteuil

The surname DEVERTEUIL originated in France during the medieval period. It is derived from the Old French words "de" meaning "from" and "vert" meaning "green," combined with the word "euil" which refers to a small wooded area or thicket. This suggests that the name likely originated from a specific location in France that was once known for its greenery or forested areas.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name DEVERTEUIL can be found in the Cartulaire de l'abbaye de Saint-Père de Chartres, a 12th-century manuscript containing records of the Saint-Père Abbey in Chartres, France. This document mentions individuals with the surname, indicating that the name was already established by that time.

In the 13th century, the name DEVERTEUIL appeared in the Trésor des Chartes, a collection of official documents from the French monarchy. This suggests that individuals bearing this surname may have held positions of some importance or had dealings with the royal court during that era.

The earliest known person with the surname DEVERTEUIL was Jean DEVERTEUIL, born around 1275 in the village of Verteuil near Poitiers, France. He was a minor nobleman and landowner in the region.

Another notable figure was Étienne DEVERTEUIL, born in 1492 in Verteuil-sur-Charente, France. He was a successful merchant and trader who established trade routes between France and the neighboring regions.

In the 17th century, Marie DEVERTEUIL (1647-1721) gained prominence as a renowned herbalist and healer in the village of Verteuil-en-Charente. Her knowledge of medicinal plants and remedies was highly sought after in the area.

During the French Revolution, Louis DEVERTEUIL (1765-1842) was a prominent member of the Jacobin Club and a supporter of the revolutionary cause. He served as a representative in the National Convention and later held various administrative positions under the new regime.

In the early 19th century, Jacques DEVERTEUIL (1789-1862) was a respected architect and engineer who contributed to the design and construction of several notable buildings and bridges in Paris and other parts of France.

The name DEVERTEUIL has also been associated with various place names in France, such as the communes of Verteuil-d'Agenais, Verteuil-sur-Charente, and Verteuil-sur-Gère, which likely derive from the same linguistic roots as the surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Deverteuil

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

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

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