Explore the Family Name Delger
The meaning of Delger
1. Dutch (Groningen): possibly an occupational name from an agent derivative of (ver)delgen ‘to nullify, to exterminate’. Alternatively, perhaps a cognate of 2 below. 2. North German: variant of Telger.
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How common is the last name Delger in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Delger has seen a slight increase in popularity over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Delger ranked 79,676 in popularity with a count of 222 individuals carrying this surname. By 2010, it had risen to rank 77,264 with a count of 248 individuals, indicating an increase of 3.03% in rank and 11.71% in count. Despite the rise in numbers, the proportion of Delgers per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #79,676 | #77,264 | 3.03% |
| Count | 222 | 248 | 11.71% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Delger
The ethnicity breakdown of individuals with the Delger surname, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, shows that the majority identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. However, there was a minor decrease from 96.85% in 2000 to 94.35% in 2010. Interestingly, there were no identified individuals with Asian/Pacific Islander ethnicity in 2000, but by 2010, this demographic represented 2.42% of Delgers. The categories for Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Natives remained at zero change for both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.85% | 94.35% | -2.58% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2.42% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |