There are
1702
Dechants in the USADechant is the
16781st
most common last name in the USAHistorical figures and celebrities called Dechant
JosephDechant
Joseph Dechant is an American music educator and conductor. He served as the president of the American Choral Directors Association from 1985 to 1987.FrankDechant
Frank Dechant is a former Canadian ice hockey player who played in the National Hockey League.FranzDechant
Franz Dechant is a German football player who played for FC Bayern Munich II and FC Augsburg II.JohnDechant
John Dechant is an American journalist and writer known for his work in the field of investigative journalism.MariaDechant
Maria Dechant is an Austrian ski jumper who competed in the 2002 Winter Olympics.KarlDechant
Karl Dechant is a German rower who won a silver medal at the 1972 Summer Olympics.HansDechant
Hans Dechant is a German figure skater who competed in the 1960 Winter Olympics.ElisabethDechant
Elisabeth Dechant is a retired German swimmer who won a silver medal in the 4x100m medley relay at the 1982 World Championships.PeterDechant
Peter Dechant is an Austrian ski jumper who competed in the 1994 Winter Olympics.WernerDechant
Werner Dechant is a German football player who played in the Bundesliga for 1. FC Kaiserslautern and 1. FC Nürnberg.Dechant Genealogy
OriginsThe surname 'Dechant' is of German origin and is derived from the occupation of a deacon or priest's assistant in the Christian church.
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Dechant' is most commonly found in Germany and Austria, but can also be found in other German-speaking countries and regions.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Dechant' include 'Dechandt', 'Dechand', and 'Dechants'.
Migration and ImmigrationThe name 'Dechant' may have been brought to other countries through German emigration, particularly during the 19th and 20th centuries.