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

Duchene, 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 Duchene surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Duchene in America

Duchene is the 16984th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Duchene surname appeared 1,673 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Duchene.

We can also compare 2010 data for Duchene 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 Duchene

The surname Duchene originated in France during the medieval period. It is derived from the Old French word "duchene," which means "oak tree." The name likely referred to someone who lived near an oak tree or in an area with many oak trees.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname Duchene date back to the 12th century in the regions of Normandy and Île-de-France. The name appeared in various spellings, such as Duchesne, Deschene, and Dechene, due to regional variations and the lack of standardized spelling at the time.

One of the earliest known bearers of the name was Robert Duchene, a nobleman from Normandy who lived in the late 12th century. His name was mentioned in several historical records and charters from that period.

In the 13th century, the name Duchene was also found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of landowners and property in England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. This suggests that some individuals with the surname Duchene may have migrated from France to England during the Norman conquest.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the surname Duchene. One of the most prominent was André Duchesne (1584-1640), a French historian and genealogist known for his work on the history of the French monarchy and nobility.

Another notable person with the surname Duchene was Guillaume Duchene (1668-1743), a French painter and engraver who was particularly renowned for his religious works and portraits.

In the 19th century, Louis Duchene (1804-1876) was a French politician and journalist who served as a deputy in the National Assembly and was involved in the revolutionary movements of 1848.

The name Duchene has also been associated with important figures in the field of medicine. Jean Baptiste Duchene (1806-1875) was a French neurologist who made significant contributions to the study of neurological disorders, particularly in the area of electrotherapy.

More recently, Véronique Duchene (born 1967) is a French actress and filmmaker who has appeared in numerous films and television shows, showcasing her talent on both sides of the camera.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Duchene

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

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

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