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

Durosier, 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 Durosier surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Durosier in America

Durosier is the 112568th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Durosier surname appeared 156 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 Durosier.

The history of the last name Durosier

The surname DUROSIER has its origins in France, with records dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have originated from the northern region of the country, particularly in the area around the city of Rouen. The name is thought to be derived from the Old French words "dur" meaning "hard" or "tough" and "osier" meaning "willow." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who worked with willow branches or lived near a willow tree.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name DUROSIER can be found in a parish register from the village of Oissel, near Rouen, in 1594. The entry mentions a "Jean Durosier" who was a landowner in the area. Another early reference is from a legal document dated 1628, which lists a "Pierre Durosier" as a merchant in the city of Rouen itself.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the name DUROSIER began to spread across France, with records showing families bearing the name in various regions, including Normandy, Île-de-France, and Brittany. One notable individual from this era was Jacques Durosier (1636-1711), a French playwright and poet who wrote several comedies and satires that were performed in Paris.

As the French empire expanded, the name DUROSIER also found its way to other parts of the world. In the late 18th century, a family with the name settled in the French colony of Saint-Domingue (present-day Haiti). One of their descendants, François Durosier (1782-1854), became a prominent figure in the Haitian Revolution and served as a general in the revolutionary army.

In the 19th century, the DUROSIER name appeared in various parts of Europe, including Belgium, where a branch of the family settled in the city of Liège. One notable member of this branch was Charles Durosier (1827-1899), a successful industrialist and inventor who held several patents for textile machinery.

Another individual of note was Marie Durosier (1875-1951), a French artist and sculptor who was part of the Symbolist movement. Her works were exhibited in several prestigious galleries in Paris and other cities across Europe.

While the DUROSIER name has its roots in France, it has since spread to other parts of the world, including North America and various francophone regions. However, the historical records and examples provided here showcase the name's rich heritage and the diverse backgrounds of those who have borne it over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Durosier

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

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 Durosier 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.

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

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