Explore the Family Name Deloney
The meaning of Deloney
Altered form of French Delaunay.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Deloney in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Deloney has seen a modest rise in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, the surname was ranked 15,225th most common and increased slightly to the rank of 15,171st by 2010 — a growth rate of about 0.35%. The count of individuals with this surname also grew from 1,774 in 2000 to 1,942 in 2010, marking an increase of approximately 9.47%. Despite this growth, the proportion per 100k people remained consistent at 0.66 over the ten-year span.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,225 | #15,171 | 0.35% |
| Count | 1,774 | 1,942 | 9.47% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.66 | 0.66 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Deloney
The ethnicity breakdown for the surname Deloney also showed some changes during this period. According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, there was a significant increase in those identifying as Hispanic, with a change from 1.41% in 2000 to 2.32% in 2010, indicating a growth of about 64.54%. Those identifying as two or more races also rose from 2.87% to 3.71%, a change of around 29.27%. There was a slight decrease among those identifying as White, falling from 37.60% to 35.74%, and a minor decline among those identifying as Black, from 56.71% to 56.54%. No changes were recorded for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 56.71% | 56.54% | -0.3% |
| White | 37.6% | 35.74% | -4.95% |
| Two or More Races | 2.87% | 3.71% | 29.27% |
| Hispanic | 1.41% | 2.32% | 64.54% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |