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

DeBetta, 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 DeBetta surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of DeBetta in America

DeBetta is the 154907th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The DeBetta surname appeared 105 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 DeBetta.

The history of the last name DeBetta

The surname DEBETTA originated in Italy during the late medieval period, specifically in the regions of Tuscany and Emilia-Romagna. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "betta," which means "small brook" or "stream." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived near a small watercourse or a person who worked with or around streams.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name DEBETTA can be found in a document from the city of Lucca, dated around 1387, where a certain Guglielmo DEBETTA is mentioned as a landowner. Another early reference is in a census record from the town of Modena in 1472, listing a family with the surname DEBETTA residing in the area.

During the Renaissance period, the name DEBETTA gained more prominence, with several notable individuals bearing this surname. One example is Francesco DEBETTA (1510-1578), a renowned painter from Florence whose works can still be found in various churches and galleries across Italy.

In the 17th century, the DEBETTA name spread to other parts of Italy, including the regions of Veneto and Lombardy. A notable figure from this time was Girolamo DEBETTA (1625-1701), a Venetian architect who designed several notable buildings, including the Church of San Moisè in Venice.

Moving into the 18th century, the name DEBETTA became associated with the world of literature and academia. Antonio DEBETTA (1712-1784) was a respected scholar and linguist from Milan, known for his contributions to the study of ancient Greek and Latin languages.

Another prominent figure with the surname DEBETTA was Guido DEBETTA (1851-1920), a historian and archaeologist from Parma. He gained recognition for his extensive research on the Roman ruins and artifacts found in the region, publishing several influential works on the subject.

While the DEBETTA name has maintained a presence throughout various regions of Italy over the centuries, it has also spread to other parts of the world due to immigration. However, it is important to note that the surname's roots and earliest recorded instances can be traced back to the Italian peninsula, particularly the regions mentioned above.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name DeBetta

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

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

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