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

DeBoard, 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 DeBoard surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of DeBoard in America

DeBoard is the 16536th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The DeBoard surname appeared 1,736 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname DeBoard.

We can also compare 2010 data for DeBoard 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 DeBoard

The surname DEBOARD originates from France, with its earliest recorded instances dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old French word "desbordes," which referred to someone who lived beyond the borders or outskirts of a town or village.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the DEBOARD name can be found in the Écorcheville Rolls, a census-like record compiled in Normandy, France, in the late 13th century. This document lists several individuals with variations of the name, such as "de Bord" and "des Bordes."

As the DEBOARD family spread across various regions of France, the name underwent slight spelling variations, including "Debord," "Desbordes," and "Desbords." These variations often reflected local dialects and scribal interpretations.

In the 16th century, the DEBOARD name appeared in records from the Île-de-France region, particularly in the villages surrounding Paris. One notable individual was Jean Deboard, a farmer born in 1542 in the village of Marly-la-Ville.

During the 17th century, the DEBOARD name gained prominence in the Brittany region of northwestern France. Pierre Deboard, a merchant born in 1612 in Rennes, was a prominent figure known for his extensive trade networks throughout Europe.

As the DEBOARD family continued to spread across Europe, some members eventually migrated to the Americas. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name in the New World was that of Jacques Deboard, who arrived in Quebec, Canada, in 1665 from the Normandy region of France.

In the 18th century, the DEBOARD name appeared in various historical records across Europe. Notable individuals included Marie-Antoinette Deboard, a French artist born in 1745 in Paris, renowned for her intricate etchings and engravings.

As the name continued to evolve and spread, it found its way to other parts of the world, including the United States. One of the earliest recorded instances of the DEBOARD name in the US was that of Joseph Deboard, a farmer who settled in Pennsylvania in the late 18th century.

Throughout history, the DEBOARD surname has been associated with various occupations and achievements, from farmers and merchants to artists and intellectuals. Its origins and evolution reflect the rich cultural diversity and migration patterns that have shaped many surnames over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name DeBoard

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

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

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