Explore the Family Name Delacy
The meaning of Delacy
English (East Yorkshire): of Norman origin, a habitational name for someone from Lassy in Calvados, France (see Lacy), with the preposition de ‘from’. Some characteristic forenames: Irish Brendan.
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How common is the last name Delacy in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Delacy experienced a slight decline in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Delacy was ranked 36,045th most popular surname and was borne by approximately 588 individuals. However, by 2010, it slipped down to the 38,582nd spot, with around 573 bearers. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 decreased by 13.64%, indicating a general drop in its prevalence.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,045 | #38,582 | -7.04% |
| Count | 588 | 573 | -2.55% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.19 | -13.64% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Delacy
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data presents an evolving picture for the surname Delacy between 2000 and 2010. The majority of Delacy holders identified as White, although the percentage dropped from 88.10% in 2000 to 81.50% in 2010. Meanwhile, there was a significant increase in the number of Black Delacy holders, rising from 5.44% to 9.42%. Also, while there were no Asian/Pacific Islander Delacy bearers reported in 2000, by 2010, they made up 2.97% of Delacy holders. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic slightly rose from 3.23% to 3.84%. Unfortunately, there were no individuals of two or more races or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicity carrying the Delacy surname during these years, or the data was suppressed for privacy considerations.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.1% | 81.5% | -7.49% |
| Black | 5.44% | 9.42% | 73.16% |
| Hispanic | 3.23% | 3.84% | 18.89% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2.97% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.53% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |