Explore the Family Name Delacey
The meaning of Delacey
English (East Yorkshire): of Norman origin, a variant of Delacy.
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How common is the last name Delacey in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Delacey has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 74,398th in terms of frequency, with a count of 242, equating to a proportion of 0.09 per 100,000 people. By 2010, the rank had slightly decreased to 75,564, but the count of individuals with this surname increased by 5.37% to 255, maintaining the same proportion per 100,000 people.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #74,398 | #75,564 | -1.57% |
| Count | 242 | 255 | 5.37% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Delacey
On the topic of ethnic identity, those bearing the surname Delacey predominantly identify as white, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. This ethnicity made up 95.45% of Delaceys in 2000, a figure that saw a minor increase of 0.25% in 2010 to 95.69%. The data shows no change for other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or for those identifying with two or more races over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.45% | 95.69% | 0.25% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |