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

DeBusk, 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 DeBusk surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of DeBusk in America

DeBusk is the 15066th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The DeBusk surname appeared 1,958 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname DeBusk.

We can also compare 2010 data for DeBusk 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 DeBusk

The surname DeBusk is of Dutch origin, deriving from the Dutch word "de Bosch," which means "the woods" or "the forest." It is believed to have originated in the Netherlands during the late medieval period, around the 13th or 14th century.

The name likely referred to individuals who lived near or worked in forested areas, such as woodcutters, lumberjacks, or charcoal burners. It is possible that the earliest bearers of this surname took on the name as a way to identify themselves based on their occupation or place of residence.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name DeBusk can be found in the Dutch city of Amersfoort, where a man named Jan de Bosch is mentioned in a document dated 1389. This document is part of the city's archives and provides a glimpse into the early usage of the name.

As the Dutch people migrated and settled in other parts of Europe and the Americas, the name DeBusk underwent various spelling variations, such as de Busch, de Busk, and DeBusque. These variations were often influenced by regional dialects and the scribal practices of the time.

Notable individuals with the surname DeBusk throughout history include:

1. Jacobus de Bosch (1510-1576), a Dutch painter and engraver known for his religious works and landscapes.
2. Pieter de Bosch (1634-1702), a Dutch Golden Age painter who specialized in still life and genre paintings.
3. Abraham de Bosch (1732-1811), a Dutch merchant and philanthropist who made significant contributions to the city of Amsterdam.
4. Hendrick DeBusk (1795-1879), an American pioneer and settler who played a role in the founding of Tennessee.
5. James DeBusk (1838-1914), an American businessman and founder of Milligan College in Tennessee.

The name DeBusk has also been associated with various place names, such as Boschkant (meaning "edge of the woods") and Boschveld (meaning "forest field"), which further reinforces its connection to forested areas.

While the surname DeBusk may not be as prevalent as some other Dutch names, it has left its mark on history, particularly in the Netherlands and the United States, where many Dutch immigrants settled and contributed to the development of their communities.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name DeBusk

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

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

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