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

Debone, 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 Debone surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Debone in America

Debone is the 91625th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Debone surname appeared 201 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 Debone.

We can also compare 2010 data for Debone 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 Debone

The surname DEBONE is of French origin, with roots dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to have originated in the Normandy region of northern France, where it was likely derived from the Old French word "debon," meaning "good" or "kind."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the DEBONE surname can be found in the historical records of the Duchy of Normandy, where a certain Renaud Debone is mentioned in a document dated 1198. This suggests that the name was already in use by the late 12th century.

During the Norman conquest of England in the 11th century, many Norman families, including those bearing the DEBONE surname, settled in various parts of the newly conquered territories. Some of these families established themselves in the counties of Essex and Suffolk, where variations of the name, such as Debon and Debonn, can be found in medieval records.

In the 13th century, a notable figure named Robert Debone lived in the village of Great Dunmow, Essex. He was a landowner and is mentioned in the Dunmow Priory Cartulary, a collection of medieval manuscripts documenting the history of the Dunmow Priory.

Another early record of the DEBONE surname can be found in the Hundred Rolls of 1273, a census-like survey commissioned by King Edward I. The Rolls list a certain William Debone as a resident of the village of Hawkedon in Suffolk.

Throughout the centuries, the DEBONE surname has been associated with several prominent individuals. In the 16th century, a French philosopher and theologian named François Debon (1529-1594) gained recognition for his writings on religious reformation and his contributions to the ongoing debates between Protestants and Catholics.

In the 18th century, a notable figure was Pierre-Jacques Debon (1728-1809), a French architect and urban planner who designed several landmarks in Paris, including the Palais de la Bourse (Stock Exchange Building).

During the 19th century, a French politician and lawyer named Jean-Baptiste Debon (1817-1894) served as a member of the National Assembly and was known for his advocacy of workers' rights and social reforms.

Another noteworthy individual with the DEBONE surname was the Italian author and journalist Guido Debon (1873-1947), who wrote extensively on literary and cultural topics, and was considered one of the leading intellectuals of his time in Italy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Debone

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

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

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