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

DeBoest, 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 DeBoest surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of DeBoest in America

DeBoest is the 148347th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The DeBoest surname appeared 111 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 DeBoest.

We can also compare 2010 data for DeBoest 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 DeBoest

The surname DEBOEST is of Dutch origin, emerging in the medieval period within the Low Countries region of Western Europe. It derives from the Dutch words "de" meaning "the" and "boest" referring to a wooded or forested area, indicating that the earliest bearers of this name likely hailed from or resided near a wooded locale.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the DEBOEST surname can be found in the 14th-century Guelders Munster manuscript, where it appears as "de Boest." This document, a compilation of charters and land records from the region, suggests that the name was in use among the local populace during that time.

In the 15th century, there are references to a family bearing the name DEBOEST in the town of Zutphen, located in the present-day Netherlands. Historical records from this period mention a Johannes van de Boest, who served as a alderman in the town council.

As the surname spread across the Low Countries, variations in spelling emerged, such as de Boest, de Bosche, and van den Bosch. These variations often reflected regional dialects or were influenced by place names with similar roots.

One notable bearer of the DEBOEST name was Pieter de Boest, a Dutch painter born in 1605 in Rotterdam. He is renowned for his landscapes and seascapes, and his works can be found in various museums across Europe.

Another prominent figure was Adriaan de Boest, a 17th-century Dutch explorer and navigator. Born in 1612 in Amsterdam, he undertook several voyages to the East Indies and is credited with charting parts of the Australian coastline.

In the 18th century, a branch of the DEBOEST family settled in the Belgian region of Flanders. One notable member was Jan-Baptist de Boest, a successful merchant and landowner born in 1735 in Ghent.

As the DEBOEST surname spread beyond the Low Countries, it gained a foothold in other parts of Europe and eventually in the Americas. For instance, in the 19th century, a French-born émigré named Louis DeBOEST established a successful winery in California's Napa Valley.

Overall, the surname DEBOEST has a rich history rooted in the forested landscapes of the medieval Low Countries, with various branches and individuals leaving their mark across different regions and centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name DeBoest

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

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

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