Explore the Family Name Delone
The meaning of Delone
Altered form of French Delhomme. The surname Delone is also found in France (Seine-Maritime), where it is very rare, and also in Haiti.
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How common is the last name Delone in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Delone has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 47,838 and fell to 48,800 in 2010, indicating a 2.01% drop. However, while the rank dropped, the count of people with the Delone surname increased by 3.85% from 416 individuals in 2000 to 432 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 remained stable at 0.15 over this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,838 | #48,800 | -2.01% |
| Count | 416 | 432 | 3.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Delone
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some changes from 2000 to 2010 for those carrying the Delone surname. The percentage of Delones identifying as White decreased by 15.57% from 46.88% to 39.58%. Meanwhile, those identifying as Black increased their representation among Delones by 15.44%, moving from 37.5% to 43.29%. Delones of Hispanic ethnicity also saw a rise, increasing by 8.86% to reach 12.04% in 2010. Those reporting two or more ethnic identities slightly increased their proportion, going from 3.85% to 3.94%. There were no Delones reported as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 37.5% | 43.29% | 15.44% |
| White | 46.88% | 39.58% | -15.57% |
| Hispanic | 11.06% | 12.04% | 8.86% |
| Two or More Races | 3.85% | 3.94% | 2.34% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |