Explore the Family Name Debow
The meaning of Debow
Americanized form of Dutch De Boogh: from boog ‘bow’, possibly a nickname for someone with a bent posture or a metonymic occupational name for a bow maker or an archer. The surname De Boogh is not found in the Netherlands, anymore.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Debow in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Debow has seen a slight increase between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 25,169 in popularity and had a count of 924; by 2010, it moved up to rank 24,890 with a count of 999, marking an increase of 1.11% in rank and 8.12% in count. Although the proportion per 100,000 remained constant at 0.34 over the decade, it's noteworthy that the surname gained more bearers.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,169 | #24,890 | 1.11% |
| Count | 924 | 999 | 8.12% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.34 | 0.34 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Debow
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some shifts within the Debow bearers' ethnic identity. The percentage of those identifying as White decreased slightly from 75.65% in 2000 to 72.07% in 2010. Those identifying as Black also saw a marginal decrease from 20.45% to 20.12%. However, there were notable increases amongst those identifying with two or more races (from 1.41% to 3.2%) and those identifying as Hispanic (from 1.84% to 3.5%). There was no data for Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 75.65% | 72.07% | -4.73% |
| Black | 20.45% | 20.12% | -1.61% |
| Hispanic | 1.84% | 3.5% | 90.22% |
| Two or More Races | 1.41% | 3.2% | 126.95% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.65% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |