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

Debauche, 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 Debauche surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Debauche in America

Debauche is the 47429th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Debauche surname appeared 447 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 Debauche.

We can also compare 2010 data for Debauche 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 Debauche

The surname DEBAUCHE originated in France during the late 16th century. It is derived from the Old French word "desbaucher," which means "to lead astray" or "to debauch." The name was likely given to someone who was seen as a debaucher or a person who led others into debauchery or immoral behavior.

The earliest known record of the DEBAUCHE name dates back to 1592, when a Jean DEBAUCHE was mentioned in the parish records of Saint-Germain-des-Prés in Paris. Another early record is from 1618, when a Pierre DEBAUCHE was listed in the tax rolls of the city of Lyons.

In the 17th century, the DEBAUCHE family seemed to have established themselves in the region of Normandy, where several members were documented in the local records. One notable individual was Guillaume DEBAUCHE (1635-1702), who was a merchant and landowner in the town of Rouen.

The 18th century saw the DEBAUCHE name spread across France, with various branches appearing in different regions. One of the most prominent figures was Jacques DEBAUCHE (1745-1823), a lawyer and political activist who played a role in the French Revolution.

During the 19th century, the DEBAUCHE surname gained further recognition with the achievements of several individuals. Marie DEBAUCHE (1810-1876) was a renowned opera singer who performed in many of the leading theaters of Paris. Louis DEBAUCHE (1842-1919) was a successful industrialist who owned several textile mills in the city of Lille.

In the early 20th century, the DEBAUCHE name was associated with the literary world. Robert DEBAUCHE (1885-1962) was a celebrated poet and novelist, known for his works that explored the themes of love, desire, and the human condition.

While the DEBAUCHE surname is not as common today as it once was, it continues to carry a unique historical legacy rooted in the cultural and linguistic heritage of France.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Debauche

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

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

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