Explore the Family Name Delao
The meaning of Delao
Hispanic (also De Lao): probably a variant, with (fused) preposition de ‘from, of’, of Spanish Lao 7, which is unexplained, or perhaps of Catalan Laó (see Lao 6). Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jose, Carlos, Juan, Manuel, Roberto, Luis, Jaime, Pedro, Salvador, Alfredo, Arturo, Francisco.
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How common is the last name Delao in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Delao has seen a significant increase from 2000 to 2010. In the year 2000, Delao was ranked 6550th in popularity, but by 2010 it climbed up the ranks to 5343rd, marking an 18.43% change. The count of people bearing this surname also grew substantially during this period, ascending from 4771 to 6515, which indicates a 36.55% increase. Furthermore, the proportion of individuals with the last name Delao per 100,000 people rose by 24.86%, from 1.77 in 2000 to 2.21 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #6,550 | #5,343 | 18.43% |
| Count | 4,771 | 6,515 | 36.55% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.77 | 2.21 | 24.86% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Delao
The ethnicity breakdown of the surname Delao, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, experienced minor shifts between 2000 and 2010. The highest proportion of Delao bearers identify as Hispanic, making up approximately 89.82% of the total in 2010, slightly up from 89.54% in 2000. Those who identify as White make up the second largest group at 8.78% in 2010, down from 8.97% in 2000. Other ethnic identities associated with the surname saw smaller proportions and changes: Asian/Pacific Islander increased from 0.38% to 0.52%, Black went up from 0.36% to 0.38%, while those identifying as part of two or more races decreased from 0.50% to 0.34%. The American Indian and Alaskan Native category saw a decrease from 0.25% to 0.15%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 89.54% | 89.82% | 0.31% |
| White | 8.97% | 8.78% | -2.12% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.38% | 0.52% | 36.84% |
| Black | 0.36% | 0.38% | 5.56% |
| Two or More Races | 0.5% | 0.34% | -32% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.25% | 0.15% | -40% |