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

DeWilde, 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 DeWilde surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of DeWilde in America

DeWilde is the 30570th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The DeWilde surname appeared 763 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 DeWilde.

We can also compare 2010 data for DeWilde 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 DeWilde

The surname DEWILDE originated in the Netherlands and Belgium during the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Dutch and Flemish words "de" meaning "the" and "wilde" meaning "wild" or "untamed". The name likely referred to someone who lived in an uncultivated, remote area or had a rugged, uncivilized demeanor.

Early spelling variations of the name include de Wilde, de Wylde, and de Wyld. The first recorded instances of the surname date back to the 13th century in various Dutch and Flemish records and chronicles. One notable bearer was Jan de Wilde, a merchant from Bruges mentioned in a 1287 trade document.

In the 14th century, the name appeared in the Gildebook van St. Jans-Gilde te Antwerpen, a register of guild members in Antwerp. A certain Willem de Wilde was listed as a member in 1342. The surname also surfaced in the Stadsrekeningen van Gent, municipal accounts of Ghent, where Pieter de Wilde was recorded as a taxpayer in 1378.

During the Renaissance, the DEWILDE name gained prominence with the birth of Joannes de Wylde (1505-1581), a renowned Flemish painter and engraver from Ghent. His works, which included religious scenes and portraits, can be found in museums across Europe.

Another notable bearer was Adriaan de Wilde (1625-1672), a Dutch Golden Age painter from Rotterdam. He was known for his genre scenes depicting everyday life and tavern interiors. His paintings are part of the collections at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam and the Louvre in Paris.

In the 18th century, Jacobus de Wilde (1732-1808) was a Dutch politician and diplomat who served as the ambassador to France during the French Revolution. He played a crucial role in negotiating the recognition of the Batavian Republic by France.

Moving forward to the 19th century, Samuel de Wilde (1811-1868) was a Belgian architect and urban planner. He designed several notable buildings in Brussels, including the Palais des Académies and the Église Saint-Joseph.

These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who have borne the surname DEWILDE, which has its roots in the Low Countries and reflects a connection to the wilderness or untamed nature.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name DeWilde

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

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

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