About Decatur
The surname Decatur is of French origin and is derived from the word "decau," meaning "ten" in Old French. It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was the tenth child in a family or born in the tenth month. Over time, the surname Decatur has evolved and been anglicized, and it is now primarily found in English-speaking countries.
The surname Decatur is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Decatur based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Decatur in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Decatur using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.