Explore the Family Name Delfin
The meaning of Delfin
Spanish (Delfín) and Italian (Veneto): variant of Delfino. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Armando, Enrique, Luis Alberto, Alfonso, Andres, Angel, Benito, Carlos, Carolina, Claudio, Corina, Eduardo, Eliseo. Italian Angelo, Antonio, Federico, Romeo.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Delfin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Delfin saw a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname shot up from 19,366 to 15,406, representing an increase of 20.45%. In terms of count, there was a significant surge of nearly 47%, going from 1,294 to 1,902 individuals with this surname. Furthermore, the proportion of people named Delfin per 100,000 increased by 33.33% during that same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,366 | #15,406 | 20.45% |
| Count | 1,294 | 1,902 | 46.99% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.48 | 0.64 | 33.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Delfin
Ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the Delfin surname from 2000 to 2010. While the percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and of two or more races slightly decreased by 5.92% and 4.18% respectively, the percentage of Hispanic individuals bearing the name Delfin rose by 6.11%. On the other hand, the proportion of White individuals with this surname fell by 13.86%. Data for Black, American Indian, and Alaskan Native ethnicities was not available or suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 58.42% | 61.99% | 6.11% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 29.06% | 27.34% | -5.92% |
| White | 8.73% | 7.52% | -13.86% |
| Two or More Races | 2.63% | 2.52% | -4.18% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |