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

DeWater, 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 DeWater surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of DeWater in America

DeWater is the 67943rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The DeWater surname appeared 290 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 DeWater.

We can also compare 2010 data for DeWater 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 DeWater

The surname Dewater is believed to have originated in the Netherlands during the medieval period. It is derived from the Dutch words "de" meaning "the" and "water" meaning "water," suggesting a connection to areas near bodies of water or perhaps someone who worked with water.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the 1438 Utrecht Archives, where a person named Henric Dewater is mentioned. This suggests the name was already established in the Utrecht region of the Netherlands by the 15th century.

In the 16th century, the name appears in various records from the Dutch province of Noord-Brabant, such as the 1567 Dordrecht Baptismal Records, which list a Michiel Dewater. This indicates the name had spread to other parts of the Netherlands by that time.

The earliest known individual with the surname Dewater was Geert Dewater, born around 1420 in Utrecht, Netherlands. He was a renowned merchant and trader, known for his successful business dealings with cities across Europe.

Another notable figure was Pieter Dewater, born in 1589 in Amsterdam, Netherlands. He was a skilled navigator and cartographer, credited with creating some of the most accurate maps of the Dutch East Indies during the 17th century.

In the 18th century, the name appears in the records of the Dutch East India Company, with Jan Dewater, born in 1712 in Rotterdam, serving as a captain in the company's fleet. He was known for his successful voyages to the East Indies and his leadership skills.

The name Dewater also found its way to the American colonies, with one of the earliest recorded individuals being Willem Dewater, who arrived in New Amsterdam (later New York) in the mid-17th century. He was a prominent landowner and farmer in the Dutch settlement.

Another noteworthy figure was Johannes Dewater, born in 1765 in Amsterdam. He was a renowned painter and artist, known for his stunning landscapes and portraiture. His works can be found in several museums across the Netherlands and Europe.

While the surname Dewater has its origins in the Netherlands, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and immigration. However, the earliest records and most significant historical figures associated with this name can be traced back to the Netherlands, particularly during the medieval and early modern periods.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name DeWater

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

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

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