Explore the Family Name Debaun
The meaning of Debaun
Possibly an Americanized form of Dutch De Boon, see Boon 3.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Debaun in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname 'Debaun' has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In terms of rank, the name moved from 30,900 in 2000 to 35,016 in 2010, suggesting a drop in popularity by 13.32%. The total count of people with this surname also declined by 9.42%, from 711 in 2000 to 644 in 2010. This resulted in a proportion per 100,000 people dropping from 0.26 in 2000 to 0.22 in 2010, a fall of 15.38%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,900 | #35,016 | -13.32% |
| Count | 711 | 644 | -9.42% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.22 | -15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Debaun
Regarding ethnicity, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals with the 'Debaun' surname identify as White, with an increase from 91.56% in 2000 to 93.48% in 2010. The share of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander also saw growth, increasing by 29.76% over the same period. There were declines in the percentages of people identifying as Black (a decrease of 12.72%) and those reporting two or more races (a decrease of 9.68%). Additionally, no individuals identified as Hispanic or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2010, compared to small representations in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.56% | 93.48% | 2.1% |
| Black | 3.38% | 2.95% | -12.72% |
| Two or More Races | 1.55% | 1.4% | -9.68% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.84% | 1.09% | 29.76% |
| Hispanic | 1.97% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.7% | 0% | 0% |