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

DeBuck, 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 DeBuck surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of DeBuck in America

DeBuck is the 96368th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The DeBuck surname appeared 189 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 DeBuck.

We can also compare 2010 data for DeBuck 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 DeBuck

The surname DEBUCK originates from the Low Countries, specifically the regions of modern-day Belgium and the Netherlands, dating back to the late Middle Ages. It is derived from the Dutch words "de" meaning "the" and "buc" or "buk," referring to a bulge, hill, or elevated land.

The earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in municipal records and tax rolls from the 15th and 16th centuries in cities like Bruges, Ghent, and Antwerp. The variations "de Bucke," "de Buke," and "de Buycke" were common spellings during this time.

One notable historical reference is the appearance of a Joos DEBUCK in the Ghent guild records of 1487, indicating he was a member of the local craftsmen's guild. Another early mention is Pieter DEBUCK, a merchant from Bruges who is listed in the city's trade records from 1521.

In the 17th century, the name gained prominence with the birth of Jan DEBUCK (1605-1679), a renowned Flemish painter known for his vibrant still-life works. His son, Pieter DEBUCK (1634-1701), followed in his footsteps and became a respected artist in his own right.

During the Dutch Golden Age, a wealthy merchant family named DEBUCK resided in Amsterdam. The patriarch, Willem DEBUCK (1620-1687), was a prominent figure in the city's thriving trade and shipping industry. His grandson, Jacob DEBUCK (1671-1732), served as a magistrate and played a significant role in the city's governance.

In the 19th century, a notable bearer of the name was the Belgian engineer and inventor, Louis DEBUCK (1822-1891), who patented several groundbreaking designs for steam engines and locomotives. His contributions to the industrial revolution were widely recognized throughout Europe.

Another prominent figure was the Dutch novelist and poet, Anna DEBUCK (1867-1943), whose works explored themes of love, loss, and the human condition. Her poignant poetry and insightful novels earned her critical acclaim and a place in the annals of Dutch literature.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name DeBuck

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

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

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