Explore the Family Name Delcambre
The meaning of Delcambre
French (mainly Nord): habitational name, with fused preposition de ‘from’, denoting someone from Le Cambre or La Cambre, the names of a few places in the north of France. Compare Cambre. Some characteristic forenames: French Patrice, Gaston, Jacques, Minos.
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How common is the last name Delcambre in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Delcambre has seen a slight decline in popularity over time. In the year 2000, it was ranked as the 20,446th most popular surname in the United States, with 1,207 individuals bearing the name. By 2010, its rank had fallen to 21,660, despite the count of individuals with this surname remaining nearly stable at 1,203. This represents an overall change in popularity of -5.94%, and a proportion per 100k decrease from 0.45 to 0.41—or roughly -8.89%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,446 | #21,660 | -5.94% |
| Count | 1,207 | 1,203 | -0.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.45 | 0.41 | -8.89% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Delcambre
When considering the ethnic identity associated with the surname Delcambre, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows a predominantly White demographic. In 2000, approximately 91.55% of those with the Delcambre surname identified as White, increasing slightly to 92.44% by 2010. Those identifying as Black represented around 5.05% in 2000, which decreased to 4.49% in 2010. The surname saw a small increase in those identifying as belonging to two or more races, from 1.33% in 2000 to 1.50% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of Delcambers identifying as Hispanic fell from 1.74% to 1.16%. The census reported no individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.55% | 92.44% | 0.97% |
| Black | 5.05% | 4.49% | -11.09% |
| Two or More Races | 1.33% | 1.5% | 12.78% |
| Hispanic | 1.74% | 1.16% | -33.33% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |