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

Debouse, 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 Debouse surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Debouse in America

Debouse is the 100302nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Debouse surname appeared 180 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 Debouse.

We can also compare 2010 data for Debouse 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 Debouse

The surname DEBOUSE has its origins in France, tracing back to the early 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old French word "debouser," which means "to expel" or "to remove from a dwelling." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who was evicted or expelled from their home or village.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the DEBOUSE surname can be found in the Chartres Cathedral archives, which date back to 1175. These records mention a certain "Robertus de Bouse," which is likely an early variation of the spelling.

During the 13th century, the DEBOUSE name appeared in several historical documents in the Normandy region of France. One notable figure was Jacques DEBOUSE, a knight who fought in the Hundred Years' War (1337-1453) under the command of Joan of Arc.

In the 15th century, the DEBOUSE family spread across various parts of France, including the Île-de-France and Brittany regions. The Armorial Général de France, a compilation of French coats of arms from 1696, includes several entries for DEBOUSE families.

One of the most prominent figures with this surname was Pierre DEBOUSE (1592-1667), a French philosopher and mathematician who made significant contributions to the development of calculus and analytical geometry.

Another notable DEBOUSE was Marie-Anne DEBOUSE (1714-1788), a French playwright and novelist known for her works that explored the challenges faced by women in 18th-century society.

In the 19th century, the DEBOUSE name gained recognition through the works of the French author and critic, Émile DEBOUSE (1832-1918), whose writings played a crucial role in the development of literary criticism and the promotion of realism in literature.

The DEBOUSE surname has also been associated with several place names in France, such as Debouseville and Debousier, which may have contributed to the development of various spelling variations over time.

While the DEBOUSE name has been present throughout French history, it has also spread to other parts of the world through migration and immigration, with individuals carrying the surname making their mark in various fields and professions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Debouse

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

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

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