Explore the Family Name Delashmutt
The meaning of Delashmutt
Americanized form of French de la Chaumette (see Shumate). Compare Delashmit. History: Pierre de la Chaumette (born 1673) came from Rochechouart in Haute-Vienne, France, via England to Gloucester, NJ, c.1698; in NJ he became known as Peter Delashmet. He was the brother of Jean de la Chaumette (see Shumate). Pierre is listed in the (US) National Huguenot Society’s register of qualified Huguenot ancestors with another altered form of his surname, DeLashmutt, along with its original form (De) la Chaumette, while his brother Jean is listed in the similar register of Huguenot Society of America.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Delashmutt in the United States?
The surname Delashmutt rose in popularity between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, it held the rank of 52,608 but climbed to 48,995 by 2010, an increase of 6.87%. The count of individuals with this surname also increased from 370 to 430 during this ten-year period, a rise of 16.22%. This shows that for every 100,000 people in the U.S., the proportion bearing the name Delashmutt grew slightly from 0.14 to 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,608 | #48,995 | 6.87% |
| Count | 370 | 430 | 16.22% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.15 | 7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Delashmutt
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the Delashmutt surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows a predominantly white demographic. In 2000, about 96.22% of those bearing the surname identified as white, which decreased marginally to 94.88% by 2010. There was a slight increase in representation among the Hispanic demographic, growing from 1.89% to 2.56% over the decade. The Asian/Pacific Islander contribution to the Delashmutt ethnicity disappeared completely, dropping from 1.62% in 2000 to none in 2010. However, there was a new emergence of those identifying with two or more races, recording 1.4% in 2010. No change was noted for Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native demographics.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.22% | 94.88% | -1.39% |
| Hispanic | 1.89% | 2.56% | 35.45% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.4% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.62% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |