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

Debnath, 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 Debnath surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Debnath in America

Debnath is the 62531st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Debnath surname appeared 320 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 Debnath.

We can also compare 2010 data for Debnath 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 Debnath

The surname DEBNATH is of Indian origin, specifically from the Bengal region. It is believed to have originated during the medieval period, around the 12th or 13th century. The name is derived from the Sanskrit words "Deb," meaning God or Lord, and "Nath," meaning master or protector. Together, the name DEBNATH signifies "Lord's master" or "Protector of the Lord."

The name DEBNATH can be traced back to ancient Hindu scriptures and texts, where it was often used as a title or honorific for spiritual leaders and gurus. It is likely that the name was initially adopted by individuals associated with religious or spiritual pursuits, such as priests, scholars, or practitioners of yoga and meditation.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name DEBNATH can be found in the Baul literature of Bengal, a genre of mystic poetry and songs from the 16th and 17th centuries. Several Baul composers and singers bore the surname DEBNATH, indicating its significance in the region's cultural and spiritual heritage.

Over time, the name DEBNATH spread beyond its religious origins and became a common surname among various communities in Bengal. It is found in both Hindu and Muslim families, reflecting the diverse cultural influences that shaped the region's history.

Notable individuals with the surname DEBNATH include:

1. Kalidas Debnath (1901-1973), a renowned Bengali poet and novelist known for his works exploring rural life and social issues.
2. Kailash Chandra Debnath (1908-1987), an accomplished Indian sculptor and artist who contributed significantly to the development of modern Indian sculpture.
3. Mani Shankar Debnath (born 1935), a celebrated Indian cartoonist and creator of the iconic comic character "Handa Bhonda," which gained immense popularity in Bengal and beyond.
4. Swami Debnath Giri (dates unknown), a revered spiritual leader and founder of the Debnath Ashram in Asansol, West Bengal, known for his teachings on Vedanta philosophy.
5. Prabir Debnath (born 1960), a distinguished Indian cricketer who played domestic cricket for Bengal and represented India in Test matches during the 1980s.

While the surname DEBNATH has its roots in the spiritual and religious traditions of Bengal, it has transcended its original connotations and become a well-established name across various communities in the region and beyond.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Debnath

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

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

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