Explore the Family Name Deloria
The meaning of Deloria
Altered form of French Deslauriers.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Deloria in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Deloria has slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Deloria ranked 48,196 in popularity and dropped to 49,546 in 2010, marking a slight decrease of 2.8%. However, the actual count of people with the Deloria surname increased from 412 in 2000 to 424 in 2010, a growth of 2.91%. The proportion of individuals named Deloria per 100,000 people slightly decreased by 6.67% during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,196 | #49,546 | -2.8% |
| Count | 412 | 424 | 2.91% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Deloria
The ethnicity associated with the surname Deloria saw some changes over the decade as well, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 83.98% identified as White, which increased to 84.67% in 2010. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased from 9.22% in 2000 to 9.91% in 2010. The percentage of people with the surname Deloria identifying as Hispanic decreased from 3.16% in 2000 to 2.83% in 2010. The American Indian and Alaskan Native category saw the most significant change, decreasing from 2.18% in 2000 to 1.65% in 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Black or as having two or more races in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 83.98% | 84.67% | 0.82% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 9.22% | 9.91% | 7.48% |
| Hispanic | 3.16% | 2.83% | -10.44% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.18% | 1.65% | -24.31% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |