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

Debora, 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 Debora surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Debora in America

Debora is the 83541st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Debora surname appeared 225 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 Debora.

We can also compare 2010 data for Debora 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 Debora

The surname DEBORA has its origins in the Hebrew given name Deborah, which translates to "bee" in English. It is believed to have been first used as a surname in the Middle Ages, particularly in regions where Jewish communities thrived, such as Spain, Portugal, and parts of Italy.

During the 13th and 14th centuries, the surname DEBORA can be found in various historical records, including tax rolls and censuses, in cities like Barcelona, Seville, and Valencia. Some of the earliest recorded instances of the name include Isaac DEBORA, a merchant from Seville in 1320, and Rachel DEBORA, a midwife from Barcelona in 1375.

In the 15th century, the surname spread to other parts of Europe as a result of the expulsion of Jews from Spain and Portugal. Records show DEBORA families settling in areas such as the Netherlands, France, and England. One notable individual from this period was Abraham DEBORA, a renowned scholar and philosopher who lived in Amsterdam from 1450 to 1521.

As the surname DEBORA became more widespread, it also underwent various spelling variations, such as DEBORA, DEBOURA, and DEBORRA. These variations can be found in historical documents from different regions, reflecting local linguistic influences and naming traditions.

In the 17th century, the DEBORA surname gained prominence in England, with several notable individuals bearing the name. One such person was Samuel DEBORA, a successful merchant and philanthropist who lived in London from 1620 to 1690. Another was Sarah DEBORA, a pioneering educator who established one of the first schools for girls in Bristol in 1675.

Another notable figure was Isaac DEBORA, a renowned rabbi and scholar who lived in Amsterdam from 1650 to 1725. His writings on Jewish law and philosophy were highly influential in his time and continue to be studied today.

In the 18th century, the DEBORA surname gained a foothold in North America, as Jewish families emigrated from Europe in search of religious freedom and economic opportunities. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name in America was Benjamin DEBORA, a merchant who settled in Newport, Rhode Island, in 1732.

As the centuries passed, the DEBORA surname continued to be carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions. Some notable figures include Rachel DEBORA, a celebrated opera singer who performed in Italy in the late 19th century, and David DEBORA, a renowned architect who designed several landmark buildings in New York City in the early 20th century.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Debora

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

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

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