Explore the Family Name Deboy
The meaning of Deboy
Americanized form of French Dubois. The surname Deboy, probably of similar origin (compare Debois), is also found in France (Marne), where it is very rare. Compare Depoy.
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How common is the last name Deboy in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Deboy has seen a slight decline in rank from 48,963 in 2000 to 51,066 in 2010, marking a change of -4.3%. The count, however, slightly increased from 404 in 2000 to 408 in 2010, showing a growth of 0.99%. This suggests that while the surname may have dropped in ranking, more people are using it than before. The proportion per 100k also saw a decrease of 6.67%, going down from 0.15 in 2000 to 0.14 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,963 | #51,066 | -4.3% |
| Count | 404 | 408 | 0.99% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Deboy
When discussing the ethnic identity associated with the surname Deboy, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with this last name identify as White, with percentages of 97.28% in 2000 and 97.06% in 2010. This shows a minor decrease of -0.23%. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic decreased significantly from 1.73% in 2000 to 1.23% in 2010, marking a 28.90% change. There were no recorded instances of individuals with the Deboy surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.28% | 97.06% | -0.23% |
| Hispanic | 1.73% | 1.23% | -28.9% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |