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

DeWall, 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 DeWall surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of DeWall in America

DeWall is the 20676th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The DeWall surname appeared 1,280 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 DeWall.

We can also compare 2010 data for DeWall 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 DeWall

The surname DEWALL is of English origin, dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to have originated in the county of Hertfordshire, where the name is thought to be a locative surname derived from a place name.

One possible source of the name is the Old English words "de" meaning "the" and "wall" referring to a physical wall or rampart. This suggests that the name may have originally referred to someone who lived near a prominent wall or fortification.

Alternatively, the name could be derived from the Old English word "welle," meaning a spring or stream. In this case, DEWALL may have referred to someone who lived near a well or water source.

The earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in various medieval records and manuscripts. For example, a William de Wall is mentioned in the Pipe Rolls of Hertfordshire in 1273.

Another notable early bearer of the name was John Dewall, who was recorded in the Feet of Fines for Hertfordshire in 1301. This document, which recorded land transactions, suggests that the Dewall family may have owned property in the area during this time.

As the name spread across England, various spellings emerged, including Dewall, Dewaall, Dewhall, and Dewhaul. These variations likely arose due to regional dialects and the inconsistent spelling practices of the time.

One of the earliest known bearers of the name was Sir Thomas Dewall (1495-1556), a prominent English landowner and Member of Parliament for Hertfordshire during the reign of Henry VIII.

Another notable figure was William Dewall (1592-1677), a clergyman and author who served as the Vicar of Tewing in Hertfordshire during the 17th century.

In the 18th century, John Dewall (1721-1793) made a name for himself as a successful merchant and philanthropist in London, where he established several charitable foundations.

The 19th century saw the rise of Richard Dewall (1825-1891), a renowned English architect who designed several notable buildings in London and the surrounding areas.

Finally, one cannot overlook the contributions of Emily Dewall (1867-1944), a pioneering English educator and suffragette who fought for women's rights and access to higher education.

These examples illustrate the rich history and varied accomplishments of individuals bearing the surname DEWALL throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name DeWall

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

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

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