Explore the Family Name Debell
The meaning of Debell
English: variant of Deeble.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Debell in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Debell experienced a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 30,831 in terms of popularity but by 2010 it had dropped to 32,203, a decrease of around 4.45%. However, the actual count of people with this surname remained relatively stable, growing from 713 in 2000 to 716 in 2010, an increase of 0.42%. The proportion per 100,000 people fell by 7.69%, highlighting that while the absolute number of people with the surname Debell remained steady, its prevalence compared to other surnames decreased.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,831 | #32,203 | -4.45% |
| Count | 713 | 716 | 0.42% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.24 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Debell
The ethnic identity associated with the Debell surname also saw some shifts between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census. People identifying as White formed the overwhelming majority in both years, representing 93.83% in 2000 and slightly increasing to 93.85% in 2010. Individuals identifying with two or more races decreased significantly, going from 1.54% in 2000 to 0.84% in 2010, a change of -45.45%. Hispanic representation increased substantially from 2.52% to 3.77%, a growth of 49.60%. Notably, there were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year, and people identifying as Black went from 0.98% in 2000 to zero in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.83% | 93.85% | 0.02% |
| Hispanic | 2.52% | 3.77% | 49.6% |
| Two or More Races | 1.54% | 0.84% | -45.45% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0.98% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |