Explore the Family Name Delbert
The meaning of Delbert
French: patronymic from the personal name Bert.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Delbert in the United States?
The surname Delbert has seen a decrease in popularity according to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Delbert was ranked the 52,608th most common surname, but by 2010, it had dropped to 62,359th, marking an 18.54% decline. The count of individuals with this surname also fell from 370 in 2000 to 321 in 2010, a 13.24% decrease. This decline is further evidenced by a reduction in the proportion per 100,000 people, which went down by 21.43%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,608 | #62,359 | -18.54% |
| Count | 370 | 321 | -13.24% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.11 | -21.43% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Delbert
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Delbert identify as White, although this percentage decreased slightly from 90.54% in 2000 to 85.36% in 2010. During the same period, there was a notable increase in the number of people identifying as Hispanic and Black. The Hispanic representation in this surname increased by 56.61%, from 3.78% in 2000 to 5.92% in 2010. The Black population using this surname also saw a significant increase of 80.32%, up from 4.32% in 2000 to 7.79% in 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.54% | 85.36% | -5.72% |
| Black | 4.32% | 7.79% | 80.32% |
| Hispanic | 3.78% | 5.92% | 56.61% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |