Explore the Family Name Delavan
The meaning of Delavan
French: variant of Delavant (and, in North America, an altered form of this), itself probably a variant of Delavaud, a habitational name, with fused preposition de ‘from’, for someone from Lavaud, the name of several places in the westcentral part of France. This form of the surname has apparently died out in France. History: Cornelius Del Avant/Delavan of French descent married Deborah Green in Stamford, CT, in 1712.
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How common is the last name Delavan in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Delavan has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Delavan ranked 51,945 in terms of surname popularity, whereas in 2010, it dropped to 53,204, indicating a -2.42% change. Despite this, the count of individuals with the Delavan surname increased by 3.46%, from 376 in 2000 to 389 in 2010. However, when considering the proportion per 100k, there was a decline of -7.14%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,945 | #53,204 | -2.42% |
| Count | 376 | 389 | 3.46% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Delavan
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Delavan. In 2000, nearly all (97.87%) identified as White, which decreased slightly to 93.83% by 2010. The years 2000 to 2010 saw an introduction of diversity within the Delavan surname bearers, as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic identities emerged, accounting for 1.29% and 1.54% respectively. Furthermore, some individuals identified with two or more races, making up 2.06% of the total in 2010. There were no records of Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native identities among the holders of the Delavan surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.87% | 93.83% | -4.13% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.06% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.54% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.29% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |