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

DeZarn, 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 DeZarn surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of DeZarn in America

DeZarn is the 30509th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The DeZarn surname appeared 765 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 DeZarn.

We can also compare 2010 data for DeZarn 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 DeZarn

The surname DEZARN is believed to have originated in the Normandy region of France during the Middle Ages. It is thought to be derived from the Old French word "désert," which means "deserted place" or "wilderness." This suggests that the name may have been initially given to someone who lived in or near a remote or uninhabited area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name DEZARN can be found in the Domesday Book, a historical record compiled in 1086 by order of William the Conqueror. The entry mentions a landowner named Rainald de Désert, whose surname likely evolved into the modern form of DEZARN over time.

Throughout the centuries, variations in spelling emerged, including Desart, Deserte, and Dezert, reflecting regional dialects and scribal interpretations. However, the core meaning remained consistent, referring to individuals associated with isolated or uninhabited regions.

Notable historical figures bearing the surname DEZARN include Jean Désert (1495-1572), a French theologian and philosopher who played a significant role in the Protestant Reformation. Another prominent individual was Pierre Désert (1598-1677), a renowned French architect who contributed to the design of several notable buildings in Paris during the 17th century.

In England, the name DEZARN can be traced back to the 16th century, with records indicating the presence of William Desart (1530-1612), a wealthy merchant and landowner in the county of Essex. His descendants continued to use variations of the surname, such as Dezart and Dezarn, over the following generations.

Another notable figure was Sir Thomas Dezarn (1645-1718), an English politician and member of Parliament who represented the borough of Maldon in Essex during the late 17th and early 18th centuries. His contributions to local governance and his involvement in parliamentary debates were well-documented.

The DEZARN surname also found its way to the American colonies in the 17th and 18th centuries, as evidenced by the presence of individuals like Jonathan Dezarn (1701-1778), a successful farmer and landowner in Pennsylvania, and Sarah Dezarn (1724-1802), a prominent figure in the early days of the Massachusetts Bay Colony.

Throughout its history, the surname DEZARN has been associated with individuals from diverse backgrounds, including scholars, architects, politicians, merchants, and landowners, reflecting the journey of this name from its origins in rural France to its eventual spread across various regions and continents.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name DeZarn

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

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

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