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

Debraux, 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 Debraux surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Debraux in America

Debraux is the 147253rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Debraux surname appeared 112 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 Debraux.

The history of the last name Debraux

The surname DEBRAUX has its origins in France, tracing back to the 12th century. It is derived from the Old French word "debruer," meaning "to break up land or clear land." This suggests that the name may have been originally associated with individuals who were involved in agriculture or land cultivation.

The earliest recorded instances of the name DEBRAUX can be found in the historical records of the Normandy region in northern France. The name appears in various medieval documents, such as land grants and tax records, indicating its presence in the area during the Middle Ages.

One notable early bearer of the name was Jean DEBRAUX, a landowner and farmer who lived in the village of Rouen, Normandy, in the late 13th century. Records from the time mention him as a prominent figure in the local community, owning several acres of farmland.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the name DEBRAUX began to spread beyond Normandy as families migrated to other parts of France. In 1621, a man named Pierre DEBRAUX was recorded in the parish records of the town of Beauvais, located in the northern region of Picardy.

In the 18th century, the DEBRAUX name gained more prominence with the birth of François DEBRAUX (1725-1802), a renowned French architect who designed several notable buildings in Paris, including the Théâtre des Variétés and the Hôtel de Salm.

Another historical figure bearing the DEBRAUX surname was Émile DEBRAUX (1834-1910), a French painter and engraver known for his landscapes and genre scenes. His works were exhibited at the prestigious Paris Salon and can be found in various art museums across France.

The name DEBRAUX also has a connection to the French Revolution. During this period, a man named Jacques DEBRAUX (1761-1833) was a prominent political figure and served as a member of the National Convention, where he played a role in the trial and execution of King Louis XVI.

Over the centuries, the spelling of the name has remained relatively consistent, with minor variations such as DEBRAUX, DEBRAU, and DEBRAULX appearing in historical records. However, the original DEBRAUX spelling has been the most prevalent and enduring form.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Debraux

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

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 Debraux 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.

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

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