Surname Spotlight: Decamps

From 1891 to 2000, 2,629 births in France were registered under Decamps. The name became more frequent over the century.

Whether you spell it Decamps or Descamps, the story begins in the same place. The name is habitational, pointing to “From the fields”. Decamps drops the “s” of Descamps, a simplification that clerks often made. Related forms: Deschamps.

Arms associated with the name

Looking for a Decamps coat of arms? Arms were granted to families, not to surnames, and our research shows which heraldic tradition fits yours.

Research your Decamps family history with a full surname report and painted coat of arms.