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

Debona, 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 Debona surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Debona in America

Debona is the 63873rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Debona surname appeared 312 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 Debona.

We can also compare 2010 data for Debona 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 Debona

The surname DEBONA is of Italian origin, derived from the Italian phrase "di buona", meaning "of good". It is believed to have emerged in the northern regions of Italy, particularly in the areas surrounding the cities of Genoa and Turin, during the late medieval period.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name DEBONA can be traced back to a document from the 14th century, where a certain Giacomo DEBONA was mentioned as a landowner in the Piedmont region. This suggests that the name may have been associated with a prestigious family or individuals of some social standing at the time.

Another notable early reference to the DEBONA surname can be found in the archives of the Republic of Genoa, where a merchant named Niccolò DEBONA was recorded as having conducted trade with various Mediterranean ports in the 15th century (1422-1489).

During the Renaissance period, the DEBONA name gained prominence in the city of Florence, where a family of artists and craftsmen bearing this surname left their mark on the city's cultural and artistic legacy. One of the most renowned figures from this lineage was the sculptor and architect, Girolamo DEBONA (1510-1592), who contributed to the design and construction of several notable churches and palaces in Florence.

In the 17th century, a branch of the DEBONA family migrated to the island of Sicily, where they established themselves as landowners and vineyard owners. One of the most prominent members of this Sicilian branch was Vincenzo DEBONA (1631-1704), who was renowned for his expertise in winemaking and whose vineyards produced some of the finest wines in the region.

Another notable figure bearing the DEBONA surname was the Italian philosopher and theologian, Antonio DEBONA (1719-1786), who taught at the University of Padua and was known for his contributions to the fields of metaphysics and ethics.

Throughout its history, the DEBONA surname has been associated with individuals from various walks of life, including merchants, artists, landowners, and scholars, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and achievements of those who have carried this name over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Debona

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

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

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