Explore the Family Name Delly
The meaning of Delly
French: unexplained.
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How common is the last name Delly in the United States?
The Delly surname, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, experienced a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Delly ranked 57,090 among all surnames but dropped to 65,424 by 2010, indicating a 14.6% decrease in its standing. Similarly, the actual count of individuals bearing this surname also decreased from 334 in 2000 to 303 in 2010, representing a 9.28% decline. Consequently, the proportion of people with the Delly surname per 100,000 population fell by 16.67%, from 0.12 in 2000 to 0.1 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,090 | #65,424 | -14.6% |
| Count | 334 | 303 | -9.28% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.1 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Delly
In terms of ethnicity, the Delly surname was primarily associated with White and Black ethnicities based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. The percentage of Whites carrying this name declined from 62.28% in 2000 to 57.10% in 2010, marking an 8.32% decrease. However, there was a significant increase in the Black population with the Delly surname, growing from 26.65% in 2000 to 36.63% in 2010, a 37.45% rise. Hispanic representation also saw growth, albeit modest, from 3.59% to 4.62%. The Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories recorded no individuals with this surname in either year, while those identifying with two or more races were present only in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 62.28% | 57.1% | -8.32% |
| Black | 26.65% | 36.63% | 37.45% |
| Hispanic | 3.59% | 4.62% | 28.69% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 7.19% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |