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

DeBaun, 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 DeBaun surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of DeBaun in America

DeBaun is the 35016th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The DeBaun surname appeared 644 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 DeBaun.

We can also compare 2010 data for DeBaun 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 DeBaun

The surname DEBAUN originated in France, specifically in the northern regions near the border with Belgium. It is believed to have emerged around the 12th or 13th century. The name is derived from the Old French words "de" and "bau," which together mean "from the woods" or "from the forest."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in a document from the city of Lille, dated 1286, which mentions a person named Jean de Baun. This suggests that the name was already in use by that time in the region now known as Nord-Pas-de-Calais.

In the 14th century, the name appears in various records from the Picardy region, with spellings such as "de Baune" and "de Baunne." These variations likely reflect the local dialects and pronunciation of the time.

During the Middle Ages, the DEBAUN surname was associated with several noble families in northern France, some of whom held lands and estates in the forested areas near the cities of Arras and Amiens.

A notable figure bearing this name was Jacques de Baun, born in 1412, who served as a knight and military commander under Charles VII during the latter stages of the Hundred Years' War against England.

In the 16th century, the DEBAUN name can be found in records from the city of Lille, where a prominent merchant family carried this surname. One member, Pierre de Baun (1525-1592), was a successful textile trader and served as a city councilor.

Another historical figure was Marguerite de Baun, born in 1638, who was a renowned author and poet in her time. Her collection of poems, titled "Les Fleurs de la Forêt" (Flowers of the Forest), was widely acclaimed and earned her recognition at the court of Louis XIV.

In the 18th century, a family of DEBAUN nobles resided in the region of Champagne, where they owned vineyards and estates. One member, Philippe de Baun (1712-1788), was a respected vintner and contributed to the development of winemaking techniques in the area.

As the name spread across France and beyond, variations in spelling emerged, such as "DeBaun," "DeBaune," and "Debaune." These were likely influenced by local dialects and the preferences of individual families.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name DeBaun

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

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

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