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

Duverne, 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 Duverne surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Duverne in America

Duverne is the 105079th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Duverne surname appeared 170 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 Duverne.

The history of the last name Duverne

The surname DUVERNE originated in France during the medieval period. It is derived from the Old French words "du" meaning "of" and "verne" meaning "alder tree." This suggests that the name initially referred to someone who lived near an alder grove or from a place abundant with alder trees.

DUVERNE is a locational surname, meaning it originated from a specific place or region. Historical records indicate the name was widespread in the northern regions of France, particularly in Normandy and Picardy, as early as the 12th century.

One of the earliest documented references to the name DUVERNE can be found in the Cartulaire de l'abbaye de Saint-Père de Chartres, a medieval manuscript from the 13th century, which mentions a "Robertus de Verne" in 1236.

The variations in spelling of the name throughout history include Du Verne, De Verne, and Duvernes. These variations were often influenced by local dialects and the preferences of the scribes who recorded the names.

Notable individuals bearing the DUVERNE surname include:

1. Michel Duverne (1568-1638), a French diplomat and ambassador to England during the reign of King James I.
2. Jacques Duverne (1647-1712), a French painter known for his landscapes and portraits.
3. Marie-Louise Duverne (1722-1798), a French author and playwright who wrote several popular comedies in the 18th century.
4. Pierre Duverne (1801-1871), a French engineer and inventor known for his contributions to the development of early steam engines.
5. Eugène Duverne (1855-1927), a French military officer and recipient of the Légion d'Honneur for his service during the Franco-Prussian War.

While the DUVERNE surname has its roots in medieval France, it has since spread to other parts of the world, particularly through French emigration and colonization. However, its origins and early history remain deeply rooted in the northern regions of France.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Duverne

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

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

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