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

Deynes, 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 Deynes surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Deynes in America

Deynes is the 129825th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Deynes surname appeared 131 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 Deynes.

We can also compare 2010 data for Deynes 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 Deynes

The surname DEYNES has its origins in England, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "denu," which means a valley or a hollow. This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived in or near a valley.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive record of land ownership in England compiled in 1086 by order of William the Conqueror. The entry "Willelmus de Dene" is listed, indicating that a person with a variation of the DEYNES surname was present during the 11th century.

The DEYNES surname has undergone various spelling variations over the centuries, including Dene, Deyne, Deine, and Deyns. These variations can be attributed to the inconsistent spelling practices of the time and regional dialects.

In the 13th century, a notable figure named John de Dene (c. 1201-1284) was a Franciscan friar and theologian who authored several works on philosophy and theology. He is considered one of the most influential scholars of his time.

Another prominent individual with the DEYNES surname was Sir Thomas Deynes (c. 1506-1561), an English politician and landowner who served as a Member of Parliament for Cambridgeshire during the reign of Queen Mary I.

During the 16th century, the DEYNES surname was also found in connection with several place names, such as Dene Park in Gloucestershire and Dene Hole in Sussex, suggesting the family's association with these locations.

In the 17th century, a distinguished member of the DEYNES family was Sir Thomas Deynes (1615-1677), an English lawyer and politician who served as a Member of Parliament for Huntingdonshire. He was also appointed as a Justice of the Peace and played a significant role in local affairs.

Another notable figure from this period was Michael Deynes (1630-1694), an English clergyman and writer who authored several religious works, including "The Spiritual Guide" and "The Devout Soul's Daily Exercise."

Throughout its history, the DEYNES surname has been associated with individuals from various walks of life, including scholars, politicians, landowners, and clergymen, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and contributions of those who have borne this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Deynes

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

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

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