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

DeWhart, 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 DeWhart surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of DeWhart in America

DeWhart is the 148347th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The DeWhart surname appeared 111 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 DeWhart.

The history of the last name DeWhart

The surname Dewhart has its origins in England, tracing back to the medieval period. It is believed to be a locational surname derived from a place name, possibly referring to a settlement near a deer park or a wooded area frequented by deer.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Oxfordshire from 1203, where a person named Walter de Herthert is listed. This early spelling variation suggests a connection to a place called Herthert, which may have been the ancestral home of the family.

During the 13th century, the name appeared in various records with spellings such as Derehert, Derehart, and Dereharthe, reflecting the variations in pronunciation and scribal practices of the time. These variations underscore the locational origins of the surname.

In the late 14th century, a notable figure named John Dewhart was a prominent merchant and alderman in the city of London. He was actively involved in civic affairs and served as the Mayor of London in 1383.

Another significant individual bearing this surname was Sir Robert Dewhart, a renowned military commander who fought alongside King Henry V during the Hundred Years' War. He was knighted for his bravery and leadership in the Battle of Agincourt in 1415.

The Dewhart family also gained prominence in the county of Yorkshire, where they established themselves as landed gentry. Records from the 16th century mention a William Dewhart, who was a respected landowner and justice of the peace in the Yorkshire region.

In the 17th century, a branch of the Dewhart family migrated to Ireland and settled in County Galway. One notable member was Michael Dewhart, born in 1642, who became a prosperous merchant and played a role in the local governance of Galway City.

Throughout history, the Dewhart surname has been associated with various locations, including the village of Deerhurst in Gloucestershire, which may have been a source of the surname's derivation. The name has also been connected to the Derwent Valley in Derbyshire, where variations like Derwharth and Derwhart were recorded in ancient manuscripts.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name DeWhart

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

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 DeWhart 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.

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

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