Debello
A surname derived from the Latin 'debellare', meaning to conquer or subdue.
According to the 2010 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 514 Americans carry the last name Debello. That puts it at #49,087 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.15 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 666,837 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Debello surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
514
1 in 666,837
Census rank
#49,087
2010 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
429
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 429 bearers of the surname Debello in its 2010 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.15 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 49087th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Debello, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.1%) and Black (1.6%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Debello
The surname DEBELLO originated in Italy during the medieval period. It is derived from the Latin phrase "de bello," which translates to "of war" or "of battle." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who was a skilled warrior or had a reputation for being involved in military conflicts.
The earliest recorded instance of the name DEBELLO can be found in a medieval manuscript from the 12th century, which mentions a knight named Guido DEBELLO who served under the Holy Roman Emperor Frederick Barbarossa during the Third Crusade.
In the 13th century, the name appears in various records from the city-state of Florence, where a prominent family named DEBELLO held influential positions in the local government and were known for their support of the Guelph faction during the Guelph-Ghibelline conflicts.
One notable bearer of the name was Francesca DEBELLO, a wealthy merchant and banker who lived in Florence in the late 15th century. She is remembered for her contributions to the construction of the Santa Maria Novella church and her patronage of the arts.
In the 16th century, the name DEBELLO can be found in records from the Republic of Venice, where a family of that name held land and titles in the Veneto region. One member of this family, Giacomo DEBELLO (1520-1587), was a renowned diplomat and served as the Venetian ambassador to the Ottoman Empire.
Another significant figure with the surname DEBELLO was Girolamo DEBELLO (1573-1649), a Jesuit priest and scholar from Naples who wrote extensively on theological and philosophical topics. His works, including his treatise "De Bello Justo" (On Just War), were widely studied and influential during the Renaissance.
Throughout its history, the surname DEBELLO has also been associated with various place names, such as the town of Debello in the province of Treviso, Italy, and the village of Debello near Verona, which may have contributed to the name's spread and variations in spelling.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Debello
Among Census respondents with the surname Debello, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.1%) and Black (1.6%).
The bar chart below shows how Debello bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2010 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Debello surname at the time of the 2010 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White91.4%
- Hispanic or Latino5.1%
- Black or African American1.6%
Year on year
2010 vs 2010 Census
How has the Debello surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
| Metric | 2010 | 2010 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,087 | #49,087 | 0.0% |
| Count | 429 | 429 | 0.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2010 Census, the number of Debello bearers went from 429 to 429 (+0.0% change). The surname held its position in the national ranking, going from #49,087 to #49,087.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Debello
FAQ
Debello surname: questions and answers
How common is the last name Debello?
The surname Debello holds position #49,087 in the US Census Bureau's surname ranking, with an estimated 514 living bearers. It occurs at a rate of 0.15 per 100,000 Americans.
What is the ethnic background of the Debello surname?
Among Census respondents with the surname Debello, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.1%) and Black (1.6%). These figures come from the 2010 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Where does this surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These tables list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2010 Census, along with a frequency rate and self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.