Explore the Family Name Debroux
The meaning of Debroux
Walloon and French: habitational name, with fused preposition de ‘from’, denoting someone from a place called Broux in Wallonia (Belgium) or from either of two places of the same name in France (Rhône and Vienne). This surname is also found in the Flemish part of Belgium. History: Grégoire Debroux from Bonlez in Belgium married Marie-Thérèse Denis in Grez-Doiceau, Belgium, in 1848, died in WI in 1890. Jean Debroux from Belgium married Julie … in Belgium c.1847, died in Gardner, WI, in 1894. Jean-Joseph Désiré Debroux from Piétrebais in Belgium married Marie-Désirée Lood in Piétrebais in 1854, died in Phlox, WI, in 1912. Some characteristic forenames: French Dominique, Alphonse, Etienne.
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How common is the last name Debroux in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Debroux has remained relatively stable between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Debroux was ranked as the 42,437th most popular surname, and in 2010 it moved slightly to the 42,579th position, a minor drop of 0.33%. However, the number of individuals with this surname increased from 481 in 2000 to 509 in 2010, representing a 5.82% growth rate. The proportion of people bearing the Debroux surname per 100,000 US residents marginally decreased by 5.56% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,437 | #42,579 | -0.33% |
| Count | 481 | 509 | 5.82% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.17 | -5.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Debroux
As for the ethnic identity associated with the surname Debroux, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The majority of bearers of this surname identify as White, although this percentage decreased from 85.65% to 82.71% over the decade. There was also a notable increase in those identifying as Black, rising from 10.81% in 2000 to 12.57% in 2010. Individuals identifying as part of two or more races also grew significantly, nearly doubling from 1.04% to 1.96%. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic declined slightly, dropping from 1.66% to 1.57%. No individuals with the Debroux surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 85.65% | 82.71% | -3.43% |
| Black | 10.81% | 12.57% | 16.28% |
| Two or More Races | 1.04% | 1.96% | 88.46% |
| Hispanic | 1.66% | 1.57% | -5.42% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |