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

Debacker, 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 Debacker surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Debacker in America

Debacker is the 40371st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Debacker surname appeared 542 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 Debacker.

We can also compare 2010 data for Debacker 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 Debacker

The surname DEBACKER has its origins in the Low Countries, specifically in modern-day Belgium and the Netherlands. It emerged during the Middle Ages, likely derived from the Middle Dutch word "backer," meaning "baker." The name suggests that the original bearers of this surname were individuals involved in the baking trade or profession.

In the 13th century, surnames began to emerge in the Low Countries as a way to distinguish individuals from one another. These surnames were often based on occupations, physical characteristics, or places of origin. The earliest recorded instance of the surname DEBACKER can be traced back to a document from 1275 in the city of Ghent, where a certain Willem Debacker was mentioned.

During the 14th and 15th centuries, the name DEBACKER appeared in various records across the Low Countries. For instance, in 1382, a man named Jan Debacker was listed as a resident of the city of Bruges. In the late 15th century, a prominent figure named Pieter Debacker was a respected baker and guild member in the city of Antwerp.

As the surname spread across the region, variations in spelling emerged, such as De Backer, Debakker, and Debackere. Some of these variations were influenced by local dialects and linguistic changes over time. Additionally, the name was sometimes associated with specific place names, such as Debacker van Gent (Debacker from Ghent) or Debacker van Antwerpen (Debacker from Antwerp).

Notable individuals bearing the surname DEBACKER throughout history include:

1. Adriaen Debacker (1555-1629), a Flemish painter and engraver known for his religious works and portraits.
2. Jan Debacker (1685-1756), a Dutch mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the study of comets.
3. Pieter Debacker (1795-1867), a Belgian politician and lawyer who served as a member of the National Congress during the Belgian Revolution.
4. Hendrik Debacker (1843-1912), a Flemish writer and poet who played a significant role in the Flemish literary revival.
5. Marie Debacker (1875-1942), a Belgian feminist and activist who advocated for women's rights and education.

While the surname DEBACKER originated from the Low Countries, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and diaspora. However, its roots remain firmly connected to the baking trade and the historical regions of Belgium and the Netherlands.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Debacker

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

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

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