Explore the Family Name Debenham
The meaning of Debenham
English: habitational name from Debenham in Suffolk, named in Old English with the river name Deope ‘the deep one’ + ham ‘settlement or village’. Compare Debnam and Dedman.
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How common is the last name Debenham in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Debenham saw a slight decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it held the rank of 80,812 but fell to 83,541 in 2010, marking a drop of 3.38%. Despite this fall in rank, the actual count of people with the Debenham surname increased by 3.21%, from 218 to 225. The proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #80,812 | #83,541 | -3.38% |
| Count | 218 | 225 | 3.21% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Debenham
In terms of ethnic identity, the Debenham surname is predominantly associated with White ethnicity, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. Both in 2000 and 2010, nearly 96% of individuals with the Debenham surname identified as White, though there was a minimal decrease of 0.79% over the decade. There were no recorded instances of this surname among Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.87% | 95.11% | -0.79% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |