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

Diep, 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 Diep surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Diep in America

Diep is the 5636th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Diep surname appeared 6,168 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 2 people would have the surname Diep.

We can also compare 2010 data for Diep 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 Diep

The surname DIEP is believed to have originated in the Netherlands during the late medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Dutch word "diep," which means "deep" or "profound." This suggests that the name may have initially been a descriptive nickname for someone who lived near a deep body of water or had a profound or contemplative nature.

In the 16th century, records show the name DIEP appearing in various regions of the Netherlands, including the provinces of Zeeland and Zuid-Holland. These areas were known for their extensive networks of canals and waterways, lending credence to the theory that the name was originally associated with geographical features.

One of the earliest known mentions of the DIEP surname can be found in the Rijksarchief, the National Archives of the Netherlands, which contains records dating back to the 15th century. Among these records is a reference to a Jan Diepe, who lived in the city of Delft in the late 1500s.

In the 17th century, a notable figure bearing the DIEP surname was Pieter Diep, a Dutch painter and engraver born in Amsterdam in 1645. His works, which included landscapes and cityscapes, are held in various museums and collections throughout the Netherlands and Europe.

Another prominent individual with the DIEP surname was Willem Diep, a Dutch historian and author who lived from 1720 to 1795. He is best known for his comprehensive history of the Dutch Republic, which was published in multiple volumes during the late 18th century.

As the DIEP surname spread across Europe and beyond, it underwent various spelling variations, such as Diepstra, Diepenbroek, and Diepenhorst. These variations often incorporated elements of place names or geographical features, reflecting the diverse origins of different branches of the family.

In the 19th century, a notable figure with the DIEP surname was Johannes Diep, a Dutch theologian and philosopher born in 1835. He was a prominent figure in the Dutch Reformed Church and authored several influential works on theology and ethics.

Another historical figure with the DIEP surname was Adriaan Diep, a Dutch engineer and inventor who lived from 1860 to 1940. He is credited with several important innovations in the field of hydraulic engineering, including the development of a new type of water pump that was widely adopted in the Netherlands.

While the DIEP surname is most commonly associated with the Netherlands, it has also been adopted by families in other parts of Europe and around the world, reflecting the migration patterns and cultural exchanges that have shaped many surnames over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Diep

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

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

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