Explore the Family Name Delude
The meaning of Delude
Altered form of French Dulude. History: This surname developed from a secondary surname or dit (‘also called’) name, borne by Joseph Huet dit Dulude from France (see Dulude). Some characteristic forenames: French Normand, Lucien.
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How common is the last name Delude in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Delude has seen a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 30,161st in terms of frequency, with approximately 733 individuals carrying the name. By 2010, the rank had dropped to 32,438 and the count decreased marginally to 709, marking a reduction rate of 3.27%. The proportion of the population with this surname per 100,000 also decreased by 11.11%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,161 | #32,438 | -7.55% |
| Count | 733 | 709 | -3.27% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.24 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Delude
The ethnic identity associated with the Delude surname has seen some changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the vast majority (94.13%) of individuals with the Delude surname identified as White, while a small percentage identified as Asian/Pacific Islander (1.77%) or Hispanic (1.36%). There were also a minor percentage of American Indian and Alaskan Native (1.23%). By 2010, the percentage of Whites had slightly declined to 90.55%, and those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander had fallen to 0.99%. Notably, there was a significant increase in individuals identifying as Hispanic (up to 2.96%) and a new category appeared, with 4.23% of individuals identifying as belonging to two or more races. The data for Black ethnicity remained suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.13% | 90.55% | -3.8% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 4.23% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.36% | 2.96% | 117.65% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.23% | 1.27% | 3.25% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.77% | 0.99% | -44.07% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |