Explore the Family Name Debutts
The meaning of Debutts
Possibly an Americanized form of Dutch Debets or Dibbets, genitivized patronymics from the ancient Germanic personal name Dietbold, see Diebold.
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How common is the last name Debutts in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Debutts saw a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 78,549 and dropped to 87,335 in 2010, reflecting an 11.19% decrease in its ranking. The number of people with the Debutts surname also decreased during this period. In 2000, there were 226 individuals with this name, but by 2010, that number had fallen to 213, marking a 5.75% drop. The proportion of individuals named Debutts per 100,000 people also fell by 12.5%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #78,549 | #87,335 | -11.19% |
| Count | 226 | 213 | -5.75% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Debutts
As for the ethnic identity associated with the Debutts surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that it is predominantly linked with the white ethnicity, which increased slightly from 96.46% in 2000 to 97.18% in 2010. The next most common ethnicity associated with the surname is Hispanic, accounting for 2.21% in 2000 and increasing to 2.35% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of the Debutts surname among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.46% | 97.18% | 0.75% |
| Hispanic | 2.21% | 2.35% | 6.33% |
| 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% |