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

Duverney, 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 Duverney surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Duverney in America

Duverney is the 114424th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Duverney surname appeared 153 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 Duverney.

We can also compare 2010 data for Duverney 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 Duverney

The surname DUVERNEY originated in France during the late medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old French word "duverney," which referred to a grove or a small forest. This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with individuals who lived near or worked in wooded areas.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the DUVERNEY surname can be found in the 14th century Parisian tax records, where a certain Jean Duverney was listed as a resident of the city. This indicates that the name was already established in the region at that time.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the DUVERNEY name appeared in various historical documents and records across France. For instance, in 1612, a nobleman named Jacques Duverney was mentioned in the court records of the Burgundy region. Additionally, a poet and playwright named François Duverney (1590-1668) gained recognition for his literary works during the reign of Louis XIII.

The DUVERNEY surname is also associated with a notable military figure, Joseph Duverney (1648-1730), who served as a financier and military contractor during the Wars of the Grand Alliance and the War of the Spanish Succession. His contributions to the French army's logistics and supply efforts were instrumental in several campaigns.

In the 18th century, a renowned anatomist and surgeon, Joseph Guichard Duverney (1648-1730), made significant contributions to the field of medicine. His detailed anatomical descriptions and illustrations were highly regarded and influential in his time.

Another prominent individual with the DUVERNEY surname was Jean-Baptiste Duverney (1725-1789), a French diplomat and politician who served as the Ambassador to the Ottoman Empire and later as the Minister of Foreign Affairs under Louis XVI.

Throughout the centuries, the DUVERNEY name has also been associated with various place names and geographical locations in France. For example, the village of Duverney in the Côte-d'Or department was likely named after an early settler or landowner with this surname.

While the DUVERNEY surname has its roots in France, it has since spread to other parts of the world, particularly through immigration and cultural exchange. However, the earliest recorded instances and historical references remain firmly rooted in the French regions, where the name originated and evolved over time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Duverney

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

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

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