Explore the Family Name Delles
The meaning of Delles
French (Alsace and Lorraine): habitational name for someone from Delle in the Térritoire de Belfort (between Franche-Comté and Alsace), in eastern France. It is also found in the adjacent part of Germany. Some characteristic forenames: French Pierre.
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How common is the last name Delles in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Delles has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the name was ranked 52,714th in popularity and had 369 individuals bearing the name. However, by 2010, the rank dropped to 60,505 with only 333 individuals carrying the name, marking a change of -14.78 in rank and a -9.76 decrease in count. The proportion per 100k also fell from 0.14 to 0.11, indicating a -21.43 change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,714 | #60,505 | -14.78% |
| Count | 369 | 333 | -9.76% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.11 | -21.43% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Delles
Regarding the ethnicity associated with the surname Delles, there have been some changes as well according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 1.36% of individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or as having two or more races, but by 2010, these figures dropped to zero. Additionally, those identifying as Hispanic also declined from 2.44% to zero during this time period. The percentage of individuals identifying as White, however, increased slightly from 94.85% to 96.70%. The number of individuals who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at zero throughout both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.85% | 96.7% | 1.95% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.36% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.36% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.44% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |