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

Deyle, 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 Deyle surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Deyle in America

Deyle is the 99378th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Deyle surname appeared 182 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 Deyle.

We can also compare 2010 data for Deyle 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 Deyle

The surname DEYLE has its origins in Germany, where it first emerged in the 14th century. The name is believed to be derived from the Old German word "deyl," meaning "valley" or "dell," suggesting that the earliest bearers of this name may have lived in or near a valley region.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the DEYLE surname can be found in the chronicles of the city of Nuremberg, dated around 1380. These records mention a certain Hans DEYLE, a merchant who resided within the city walls.

In the 15th century, the DEYLE name appeared in various historical documents across southern Germany, particularly in the regions of Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg. During this time, the spelling variations included "Deyl," "Deile," and "Deyler."

The DEYLE surname was also associated with several notable figures throughout history. One such individual was Johann DEYLE (1493-1567), a prominent theologian and reformer from Nuremberg, who played a crucial role in the Protestant Reformation movement.

Another notable bearer of the DEYLE name was Katharina DEYLE (1624-1697), a German writer and poet from the city of Augsburg. Her works, which included religious poetry and devotional literature, were widely published and celebrated during her lifetime.

In the 18th century, the DEYLE surname gained further recognition with the birth of Johann Christoph DEYLE (1738-1810), a renowned German architect and urban planner. His most notable works include the design and construction of several churches and public buildings in the cities of Stuttgart and Ludwigsburg.

The 19th century saw the emergence of Friedrich DEYLE (1805-1879), a German botanist and naturalist who made significant contributions to the study of plant taxonomy and classification. His extensive research and publications on the flora of central Europe earned him widespread acclaim within the scientific community.

Another notable figure bearing the DEYLE surname was Carl DEYLE (1868-1938), a German composer and musician who gained popularity for his operatic works and orchestral compositions. His operas, such as "Der Spielmann" and "Der Bergkönig," were performed in various theaters across Germany and Austria during the early 20th century.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Deyle

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

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

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