Explore the Family Name Debar
The meaning of Debar
French: habitational name, with fused preposition de ‘from’, denoting someone from any of several places called Bar (see Bar). Some characteristic forenames: French Laurent, Pierre.
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How common is the last name Debar in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Debar has seen some changes in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Debar was ranked 68,569 in terms of popularity and by 2010, it fell to a rank of 72,568, indicating a decrease in popularity by 5.83%. However, the count of people with the surname Debar remained consistent at 268 for both years. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people also decreased by 10% over this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #68,569 | #72,568 | -5.83% |
| Count | 268 | 268 | 0% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Debar
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that individuals bearing the surname Debar primarily identify as White, with an increase from 92.91% in 2000 to 93.66% in 2010. A small percentage identifies as Black, with a slight increase from 3.36% in 2000 to 3.73% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of this surname among Asian/Pacific Islanders, those identifying as two or more races, Hispanics, or American Indian and Alaskan Natives during either of these census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.91% | 93.66% | 0.81% |
| Black | 3.36% | 3.73% | 11.01% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |