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

Debelen, 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 Debelen surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Debelen in America

Debelen is the 117480th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Debelen surname appeared 148 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 Debelen.

The history of the last name Debelen

The surname DEBELEN has its origins in the Netherlands, tracing back to the late 16th century. It is thought to have derived from the Dutch word "belen," which means "to ring" or "to toll," suggesting that the name may have been originally associated with a profession or occupation related to bell-making or bell-ringing.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the DEBELEN surname can be found in the records of the Dutch Reformed Church in Amsterdam, where a certain Jan DEBELEN was listed as a member in 1598. This indicates that the name was already established in the region by the end of the 16th century.

In the 17th century, several DEBELEN families were recorded in the town of Delft, which was a prominent center for bell-making and the production of Delftware pottery. This lends further credence to the theory that the name was connected to the bell-making trade or related industries.

A notable figure bearing the DEBELEN surname was Pieter DEBELEN, a Dutch artist who lived from 1597 to 1668. He was a painter known for his still-life and genre scenes, and his works can be found in several museums throughout the Netherlands.

Another individual of historical significance was Jan DEBELEN, who was born in Leiden in 1647. He was a renowned mathematician and astronomer, contributing to the development of calculus and serving as a professor at the University of Leiden.

In the 18th century, the DEBELEN name appeared in several records from the Dutch East Indies (present-day Indonesia), suggesting that some members of the family had migrated to the Dutch colonies in Southeast Asia during this period.

One such individual was Cornelis DEBELEN, who was born in Batavia (now Jakarta) in 1732. He served as a colonial administrator and was known for his efforts in promoting education and infrastructure development in the Dutch East Indies.

The DEBELEN surname also has a presence in historical records from Belgium, particularly in the Flemish regions of the country. In the 19th century, a notable figure was Jozef DEBELEN, a Belgian politician and lawyer who was born in Antwerp in 1823. He played a significant role in the development of legal and judicial reforms in Belgium during his time.

Throughout the centuries, the DEBELEN surname has maintained its Dutch origins, and while it may have been less widespread than some other surnames, it has left its mark in various fields, including art, academia, colonial administration, and politics.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Debelen

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

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 Debelen 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.

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

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