Explore the Family Name Delzell
The meaning of Delzell
Probably an altered form of Scottish Dalzell.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Delzell in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Delzell showed a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Delzell was ranked 40,265th most popular surname and by 2010, it improved its rank to 39,837th. The count of people bearing the Delzell surname also increased by 7.62% during this period, growing from 512 in 2000 to 551 in 2010. However, the proportion of individuals with the Delzell surname per 100k population remained constant at 0.19.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,265 | #39,837 | 1.06% |
| Count | 512 | 551 | 7.62% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.19 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Delzell
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Delzell. In 2000, the majority of the Delzells identified as White (94.73%), followed by those identifying as two or more races (1.76%) and Hispanics (1.56%). By 2010, the percentage of Delzells identifying as White had slightly increased to 95.10%. There was a small increase in the percentage of Delzells identifying as Hispanic, rising to 1.63%, while the percentage identifying as two or more races slightly decreased to 1.63%. Notably, there was a significant decrease in Delzells who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, declining by 33.58% from 1.37% in 2000 to 0.91% in 2010. There were no individuals with the Delzell surname who identified as Black, American Indian, or Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.73% | 95.1% | 0.39% |
| Two or More Races | 1.76% | 1.63% | -7.39% |
| Hispanic | 1.56% | 1.63% | 4.49% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.37% | 0.91% | -33.58% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |