Explore the Family Name Delp
The meaning of Delp
1. South German: nickname for a clumsy person, from Middle High German talpe, tape ‘paw’. 2. German: in some cases, possibly also a northern topographic name for someone living by a ditch, Middle Low German delf (frequently an element in compound field names in swampy terrain).
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How common is the last name Delp in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Delp witnessed a slight shift in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 6410 in terms of commonality with a count of 4,891, signifying 1.81 people per 100,000 had this last name. By 2010, the rank slightly dipped to 6598, reflecting a 2.93% drop. However, the overall number of individuals bearing the Delp surname increased by 4.97% to 5,134, though the proportion per 100,000 decreased by 3.87% to 1.74.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #6,410 | #6,598 | -2.93% |
| Count | 4,891 | 5,134 | 4.97% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.81 | 1.74 | -3.87% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Delp
The ethnicity associated with the surname Delp also underwent changes as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority identity remained White, which constituted 97.28% in 2000 but experienced a marginal decrease of 1.31% to stand at 96.01% in 2010. Significant growth was observed in the Hispanic and Black communities, with respective increases of 113.41% and 105.56%. Meanwhile, the percentage of Asian/Pacific Islander and those identifying with two or more races saw smaller increases of 1.54% and 40.28%, respectively. On the other hand, the American Indian and Alaskan Native category showed a decline of 45.71% during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.28% | 96.01% | -1.31% |
| Hispanic | 0.82% | 1.75% | 113.41% |
| Two or More Races | 0.72% | 1.01% | 40.28% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.65% | 0.66% | 1.54% |
| Black | 0.18% | 0.37% | 105.56% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.35% | 0.19% | -45.71% |
Delp ancestry composition
23andMe computes an ancestry breakdown for each customer. People may have ancestry from just one population or they may have ancestry from several populations. The most commonly-observed ancestry found in people with the surname Delp is French & German, which comprises 46.6% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are British & Irish (38.7%) and Scandinavian (3.1%). Additional ancestries include Eastern European, Italian, Filipino & Austronesian, Anatolian, and Japanese.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| French & German | 46.6% |
| British & Irish | 38.7% |
| Scandinavian | 3.1% |
| Other | 11.5% |
Possible origins of the surname Delp
Your DNA provides clues about where your recent ancestors may have lived. Having many distant relatives in the same location suggests that you may all share common ancestry there. Locations with many distant relatives can also be places where people have migrated recently, such as large cities. If a large number of individuals who share your surname have distant relatives in a specific area, it could indicate a connection between your surname and that location, stemming from either recent ancestral ties or migration.
Based on 23andMe data, people with last name Delp have recent ancestry locations in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 84.60% |
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 84.60% |
| Glasgow City, United Kingdom | 84.60% |
| Merseyside, United Kingdom | 84.60% |
| Tyne And Wear, United Kingdom | 83.80% |
What Delp haplogroups can tell you
Haplogroups are genetic population groups that share a common ancestor on either your paternal or maternal line. These paternal and maternal haplogroups shed light on your genetic ancestry and help tell the story of your family.
The top paternal haplogroup of people with the surname Delp is I-BY138, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup I-BY138 is descended from haplogroup I-M170. Other common haplogroups include I-M223 and R-P312, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Hinkle, Brinker, Steinmetz, Erb, Cobb, Tharp, Stroud, Dishman, Disanto, Mizrahi.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Delp surname are: H1, H, V. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins I-M170Your maternal lineage may be linked to Marie Antoinette
Because it is so dominant in the general European population, haplogroup H also appears quite frequently in the continent's royal houses. Marie Antoinette, an Austrian Hapsburg who married into the French royal family, inherited the haplogroup from her maternal ancestors. So did Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, whose recorded genealogy traces his female line to Bavaria. Scientists also discovered that famed 16th century astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus traced his maternal lineages to haplogroup H.
What do people with the surname Delp have in common?
Spoiler alert: it's complicated. People with the same last name are usually no more genetically similar than a randomly sampled group of people from the same population. That said, people with the same surname are more likely to have similar ancestries than randomly sampled individuals. The reason is the tendency of people with similar cultural or geographical backgrounds to preferentially mate with one another. That's why people who share a surname may be more likely to share traits and tendencies in common than people within the general population. Check out the percentages below to see the prevalences of tastes, habits, and traits of people with your surname compared with prevalences among 23andMe users.
Preferences
Chocolate Ice Cream
Prefers chocolate flavored ice cream over other flavors.
"Delp" Surname 25.7%
23andMe Users 41.3%
Traits
Misophonia
When sounds made by others, like the sound of chewing or yawning, provoke strong emotional reactions in an individual.
"Delp" Surname 26.7%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Delp" Surname 24.5%
23andMe Users 21.1%
Wellness
Cat Allergy
An allergic reaction to cats, characterized by symptoms such as sneezing, itching, and difficulty breathing.
"Delp" Surname 46.2%
23andMe Users 36.7%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Delp?
The short answer is that, if there is an association between surname and health, it's usually more about your ancestry than your name. Individuals with a given surname are no more genetically similar than the general population but often have similar ancestries. The populations of people associated with those shared ancestries often have sets of genetic variations, also known as alleles, in common. Some of those alleles are associated with a greater likelihood of developing certain diseases.
Disease variant frequency by ancestry
Disease allele frequencies in populations associated with the surname Delp are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition