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

DeZeeuw, 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 DeZeeuw surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of DeZeeuw in America

DeZeeuw is the 48717th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The DeZeeuw surname appeared 433 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 DeZeeuw.

We can also compare 2010 data for DeZeeuw 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 DeZeeuw

The surname DEZEEUW originated in the Netherlands, with its earliest recorded instances dating back to the 16th century. It is derived from the Dutch words "de" meaning "the" and "zeeuw" meaning "Zeelander" or someone from the province of Zeeland in the southwestern part of the Netherlands.

During the Middle Ages, surnames were often derived from one's place of origin, occupation, or physical characteristics. In the case of DEZEEUW, it likely referred to someone who hailed from the region of Zeeland, which was known for its coastal towns and maritime activities.

One of the earliest known bearers of the DEZEEUW surname was Jan DEZEEUW, a merchant who lived in the city of Middelburg, Zeeland, in the late 16th century. Records show that he traded in goods such as wool and spices, reflecting the maritime and commercial heritage of the region.

Another notable figure with the DEZEEUW surname was Pieter DEZEEUW, a renowned ship captain who sailed for the Dutch East India Company in the 17th century. He was known for his daring voyages to the East Indies and played a significant role in the Dutch colonial trade.

In the 18th century, the surname DEZEEUW appeared in various historical documents, including church records and municipal archives. One such record mentions a Willem DEZEEUW, who served as a magistrate in the town of Vlissingen, Zeeland, in the 1750s.

As the Dutch diaspora spread around the world, the DEZEEUW surname traveled with them. In the 19th century, a family by the name of DEZEEUW settled in South Africa, where they became prominent landowners and farmers in the Cape Colony.

One notable figure from this branch of the family was Johannes DEZEEUW (1820-1892), who was a successful farmer and local politician in the region of Stellenbosch.

Throughout history, the surname DEZEEUW has been associated with various occupations, from merchants and sailors to farmers and politicians. Its roots in the coastal province of Zeeland have shaped its identity and given it a distinct maritime and seafaring heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name DeZeeuw

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

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

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