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

Dextraze, 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 Dextraze surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dextraze in America

Dextraze is the 107134th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dextraze surname appeared 166 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 Dextraze.

We can also compare 2010 data for Dextraze 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 Dextraze

The surname DEXTRAZE is believed to have originated in the Normandy region of northern France during the 11th century. It is thought to be derived from the Old French word "dextre," meaning "right-handed" or "skilled with the right hand." This suggests that the name may have been initially given as a descriptive nickname to someone who was particularly adept with their right hand, perhaps a skilled artisan or craftsman.

The earliest known record of the name DEXTRAZE can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of land and property commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The name appears in various spellings, including "Dextrasse" and "Dextrase," indicating that the spelling was not yet standardized.

One of the earliest documented individuals with the surname DEXTRAZE was Jean Dextraze, a renowned Norman archer who fought alongside William the Conqueror during the Norman Conquest of England in 1066. Jean Dextraze's skill with the bow and arrow was said to be unparalleled, earning him a reputation as one of the most formidable archers in the Norman army.

In the 13th century, a branch of the Dextraze family settled in the village of Dextrazeville, located in the Picardy region of northern France. This village likely took its name from the Dextraze family, who may have been landowners or prominent figures in the area. The name Dextrazeville is still in use today, although it has been modified to Destreville over the centuries.

Another notable figure with the surname DEXTRAZE was Marie Dextraze, a French noblewoman who lived during the 16th century. Marie Dextraze was known for her patronage of the arts and her support of various cultural and literary pursuits. She hosted salons in her chateau, where writers, artists, and intellectuals would gather to discuss and share their work.

In the late 17th century, Jacques Dextraze (1648-1712) was a renowned French architect who contributed to the design and construction of several notable buildings in Paris, including the Palais des Tuileries and the Église Saint-Sulpice.

The surname DEXTRAZE eventually spread beyond France, with descendants of the Norman family settling in various parts of Europe and beyond. While the name may have undergone slight variations in spelling over the centuries, its origins can be traced back to the skilled right-handed artisans and craftsmen of medieval Normandy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dextraze

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

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

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