Debus

Debus Meaning & Origin

About Debus
The surname Debus is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "debus" or "debes," meaning "stubborn" or "obstinate." It is a nickname surname that was likely given to someone who displayed these characteristics. The name may have also originated as a nickname for someone who was difficult to deal with or had a strong-willed personality. Over time, the surname Debus has been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Debus is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Debus: 729
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 31,689
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.25

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Debus based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Debus is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TPS
🗽 NYSIIS
DA
🔊 Soundex
D0102
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D EH1 B IH0 S
🌐 IPA
/ˈdɛbɪs/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TPS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D120

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Debus in Braille

Here's how to represent Debus in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Debus in braille

How to sign the name Debus using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Debus using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Debus in sign language

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