Explore the Family Name Delfs
The meaning of Delfs
North German and North Frisian: patronymic from a shortened form of the personal name Detlef (see Dethlefs). Some characteristic forenames: German Guenther, Heinz.
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How common is the last name Delfs in the United States?
The surname Delfs showed a slight rise in popularity between the 2000 and 2010 Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the surname ranked 51,352nd in terms of prevalence and rose to 51,281st by 2010, showing a marginal increase of 0.14%. The number of people with this last name also grew from 381 in 2000 to 406 in 2010, showing a growth rate of 6.56%. However, its proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,352 | #51,281 | 0.14% |
| Count | 381 | 406 | 6.56% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Delfs
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of people with the surname Delfs are white, though there was a small decrease from 97.38% in 2000 to 95.57% in 2010. There were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. The percentage of people identifying as Hispanic rose to 2.46% in 2010, while those identifying with two or more races appeared for the first time in 2010, accounting for about 1.72% of those carrying the Delfs surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.38% | 95.57% | -1.86% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.46% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.72% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |