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

Debro, 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 Debro surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Debro in America

Debro is the 54864th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Debro surname appeared 375 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 Debro.

We can also compare 2010 data for Debro 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 Debro

The surname DEBRO has its origins in Spain, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Spanish word "de bro," which roughly translates to "from the brook" or "from the stream." This suggests that the name likely originated from a place name or geographical feature related to a small body of water.

In the early days, the name was often spelled with variations such as "Debrau," "Debrauw," or "Debraw." These spellings were common in various regions of Spain, reflecting local dialects and pronunciation patterns. The earliest recorded instances of the name can be traced back to the 12th century, appearing in several historical documents and manuscripts from that era.

One notable historical reference to the name DEBRO is found in the "Cartulario de San Millán de la Cogolla," a medieval cartulary from the Monastery of San Millán de la Cogolla, located in the province of La Rioja, Spain. This document, dating back to the 12th century, mentions a certain "Pedro de Bro," believed to be one of the earliest recorded individuals bearing this surname.

Among the notable figures with the surname DEBRO throughout history, one can mention:

1. Rodrigo de Bro (c. 1350 - 1418), a Spanish nobleman and landowner from the Kingdom of Aragon.
2. Isabel de Bro (c. 1420 - 1489), a renowned poet and writer from the city of Seville, known for her contributions to Spanish literature during the Renaissance period.
3. Juan de Bro (c. 1510 - 1578), a Spanish explorer and navigator who participated in several expeditions to the Americas in the 16th century.
4. María de Bro (c. 1625 - 1692), a prominent figure in the Catholic Church, known for her charitable works and efforts in supporting the poor and underprivileged in the city of Granada.
5. Pedro de Bro y Mendoza (c. 1740 - 1805), a Spanish military officer who played a significant role in the Spanish colonial campaigns in the Americas during the late 18th century.

The DEBRO surname can also be traced to various place names and geographical locations throughout Spain, such as the village of Debrau in the province of Huesca, or the Debro River, a tributary of the Ebro River in the Basque Country. These connections further reinforce the surname's roots in the Spanish landscape and its association with natural features like streams and brooks.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Debro

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

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

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