2000
#149,328
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 101
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Delebreau
French surname likely denoting one from the town of Lebreau.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 139 Americans carry the last name Delebreau. That puts it at #141,309 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,465,859 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Delebreau surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
139
1 in 2,465,859
Census rank
#141,309
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
121
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 121 bearers of the surname Delebreau in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 141309th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Delebreau, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.2%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.3%) and Hispanic (0.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Delebreau
The surname DELEBREAU originated in France during the Middle Ages. It derives from the Old French words "del' ebreau," meaning "of the Hebrew." This suggests that the name may have been initially given to someone of Jewish descent or with some connection to Jewish culture or heritage.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname DELEBREAU can be found in the historical records of Normandy, a region in northern France, dating back to the 13th century. It is also believed that the name was present in the nearby regions of Brittany and Anjou during this time period.
In the 14th century, a notable individual named Jean DELEBREAU was mentioned in a manuscript from the city of Rouen, which was then the capital of Normandy. Unfortunately, no additional details about Jean's life or accomplishments were provided in the document.
During the 16th century, the surname DELEBREAU appeared in several municipal records and tax rolls from various towns and villages throughout Normandy, indicating the presence of families bearing this name across the region.
One of the earliest known bearers of the DELEBREAU name was Pierre DELEBREAU, who was born in the village of Saint-Aubin-sur-Mer in 1592. Pierre worked as a farmer and was known for his exceptional skill in cultivating crops, particularly wheat and barley.
Another notable individual with the DELEBREAU surname was Marie DELEBREAU, born in 1637 in the town of Honfleur, Normandy. Marie was a skilled weaver and played a significant role in the local textile industry, contributing to the region's economic prosperity.
In the 18th century, the DELEBREAU family expanded their presence beyond Normandy, with some members settling in the nearby regions of Picardy and Île-de-France. One such individual was Jacques DELEBREAU, born in 1712 in the town of Abbeville, Picardy. Jacques was a respected merchant and trader, known for his business acumen and extensive trade networks.
During the 19th century, a prominent figure named Émile DELEBREAU, born in 1822 in Paris, made significant contributions to the field of literature. Émile was a renowned poet and novelist, celebrated for his poignant works that explored themes of love, loss, and the human condition.
Throughout history, the DELEBREAU surname has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including farmers, weavers, merchants, and literary figures, all of whom have contributed to the rich tapestry of French culture and society.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Delebreau
Among Census respondents with the surname Delebreau, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.2%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.3%) and Hispanic (0.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Delebreau bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Delebreau surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White94.2% · 114
- Two or more races3.3% · 4
- Hispanic or Latino0.8% · 1
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.8% · 1
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.8% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Delebreau
Delebreau appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#142,108
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 117
+16 bearers (+15.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 7,220 places
2020
#141,309
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 121
+4 bearers (+3.4%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 799 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #149,328 | 101 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #142,108 | 117 | 0.04 | +16 bearers (+15.8%) | Up 7,220 places |
| 2020 | #141,309 | 121 | 0.04 | +4 bearers (+3.4%) | Up 799 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Delebreau surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #142,108 | #141,309 | 0.6% |
| Count | 117 | 121 | 3.4% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | 1.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Delebreau bearers went from 117 to 121 (+3.4% change). The surname moved up 799 positions in the national ranking, going from #142,108 to #141,309.
FAQ
Delebreau surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Delebreau?
Name Census estimates that about 139 living Americans carry the surname Delebreau. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,465,859 residents.
How common is Delebreau?
Delebreau ranks #141,309 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 121 people with the surname Delebreau. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (139), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Delebreau.
Has Delebreau become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Delebreau went from 117 recorded bearers to 121. That is an increase of 4 (+3.4%). In the national ranking it rose from #142,108 to #141,309.
What does the Census say about the background of Delebreau?
Among Census respondents with the surname Delebreau, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.2%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.3%) and Hispanic (0.8%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Delebreau in the 2020 Census, accounting for 94.2% (114 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Delebreau appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (94.2%), Two or More Races (3.3%), Hispanic (0.8%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Delebreau (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Delebreau mean?
French surname likely denoting one from the town of Lebreau. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Delebreau (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people are called Delebreau?
For a quick modern take, check how many Americans have the surname Delebreau on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.