Explore the Family Name Delores
The meaning of Delores
Altered form of Spanish Dolores.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Delores in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Delores has seen a significant increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Delores was ranked 109,915th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had risen to the 97,210th position, marking an upward shift of 11.56%. The count of individuals with this last name also rose during this period from 149 to 187, indicating a surge of 25.5%. However, the proportion of people named Delores per 100k remained steady at 0.06.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #109,915 | #97,210 | 11.56% |
| Count | 149 | 187 | 25.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Delores
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Delores also underwent changes from 2000 to 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The percentage of those identified as White with the surname decreased from 32.89% to 23.53%, marking a drop of 28.46%. There was a substantial increase in the Hispanic population carrying this surname, rising from 14.09% to 33.69%, a growth of 139.11%. The representation among Blacks saw a slight increase of 2.45%, shifting from 9.4% to 9.63%. Meanwhile, American Indian and Alaskan Native representation fell by 9.78%, dropping to 32.09% from a previous 35.57%. The Asian/Pacific Islander category and the category for two or more races, however, remained at zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 14.09% | 33.69% | 139.11% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 35.57% | 32.09% | -9.78% |
| White | 32.89% | 23.53% | -28.46% |
| Black | 9.4% | 9.63% | 2.45% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |