Explore the Family Name Delahunt
The meaning of Delahunt
Irish (Tipperary and Offaly): Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Dulchaointigh ‘descendant of Dulchaointeach’, a byname composed of the elements dul ‘satirist’ + caointeach ‘plaintive’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Delahunt in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Delahunt has seen a minor increase between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the rank was 31,774, rising slightly to 31,656 in 2010, representing a 0.37% change. The count of individuals with this surname also increased from 687 to 730, a 6.26% growth over the decade. However, when considering these numbers as a proportion per 100,000 people, there was no change, remaining steady at 0.25 both in 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,774 | #31,656 | 0.37% |
| Count | 687 | 730 | 6.26% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Delahunt
In terms of ethnicity, based on the same Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of individuals with the surname Delahunt identify as white, though there was a slight decrease (2.48%) in this group from 2000 to 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic saw the most significant change, with an increase of 88.36%, from 1.89% in 2000 to 3.56% in 2010. The category of two or more ethnicities decreased by 24.66% over the decade. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.36% | 93.97% | -2.48% |
| Hispanic | 1.89% | 3.56% | 88.36% |
| Two or More Races | 1.46% | 1.1% | -24.66% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |