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

DeBrum, 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 DeBrum surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of DeBrum in America

DeBrum is the 66754th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The DeBrum surname appeared 296 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 DeBrum.

We can also compare 2010 data for DeBrum 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 DeBrum

The surname DEBRUM has its origins in medieval France, dating back to the 12th century. It is derived from the Old French word "debrum," meaning "from the valley." This suggests that the name may have originated as a topographic surname, referring to individuals who lived in or near a valley or low-lying area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name DEBRUM can be found in the Cartulaire de l'Abbaye de Cluny, a medieval manuscript from the 12th century. The document mentions a certain "Robertus de Brum," indicating the presence of the name in that era.

During the 13th century, the name DEBRUM began to appear in various records across northern France, particularly in the regions of Normandy and Brittany. Some notable examples include Jehan Debrum, a landowner from Rouen, recorded in 1276, and Guilleaume Debrum, a merchant from Saint-Malo, mentioned in a trade document from 1289.

As the name spread across France, it underwent various spelling variations, such as Debron, Debrume, and Debrumme. These variations likely arose due to regional dialects and the inconsistencies in written records at the time.

One noteworthy individual bearing the surname DEBRUM was Pierre Debrum, a French soldier who fought in the Hundred Years' War (1337-1453). He was recorded as serving under the command of Joan of Arc during the siege of Orléans in 1429.

In the 16th century, the name DEBRUM gained some prominence with the birth of Jacques Debrum (1523-1598), a renowned French scholar and philosopher. He was a vocal proponent of humanism and contributed significantly to the intellectual discourse of his time.

Another notable figure was Marguerite Debrum (1627-1701), a French noblewoman and landowner. She inherited vast estates in the region of Burgundy and was known for her philanthropic efforts, establishing several charitable institutions in the area.

During the 18th century, the DEBRUM surname found its way to the New World, with several families emigrating from France to the American colonies. One such individual was Jean-Baptiste Debrum (1742-1824), a French-American soldier who fought in the American Revolutionary War and later settled in Pennsylvania.

As the name DEBRUM continued to spread across different regions and countries, it underwent further variations in spelling, such as Debroom and Debrim. However, the core meaning and origins of the name remain rooted in the Old French word "debrum" and its association with valleys or low-lying areas.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name DeBrum

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

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

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