Find out how popular the last name Delacrus is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Delacrus.

Delacrus, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Delacrus surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Delacrus in America

Delacrus is the 133863rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Delacrus surname appeared 126 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Delacrus.

We can also compare 2010 data for Delacrus to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Delacrus

The surname DELACRUS originates from the French region of Normandy, with its earliest recorded instances dating back to the 11th century. Derived from the Old French words "de la" meaning "from the" and "crus" referring to a hill or elevated land, the name likely denoted someone who lived near or on a hill.

One of the earliest known bearers of this surname was Renaud DELACRUS, a Norman knight who accompanied William the Conqueror during the Norman conquest of England in 1066. Renaud's name can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of landholdings and properties commissioned by William I in 1086.

During the 12th century, the name DELACRUS appeared in various medieval records, including the Cartulary of Mont-Saint-Michel, a collection of charters and documents related to the famous Benedictine abbey in Normandy. In one such record from 1165, a certain Geoffroy DELACRUS is mentioned as a witness to a land transaction.

By the 13th century, variations of the name began to emerge, such as DELACRUZ and DELACROIX, reflecting the evolving language and regional dialects. One notable figure from this era was Jehan DELACRUS, a scholar and cleric who served as the Bishop of Bayeux from 1229 to 1237.

In the 14th century, the DELACRUS name spread beyond Normandy as families migrated to other parts of France and Europe. Jean DELACRUS, born in 1321, was a merchant from Rouen who established trade routes between France and the Low Countries.

During the Renaissance period, the DELACRUS name gained prominence in the arts and literature. Pierre DELACRUS (1492-1563) was a renowned French poet and playwright whose works were widely acclaimed during his lifetime. Another figure of note was Marguerite DELACRUS (1547-1615), a skilled lacemaker from Alençon whose intricate creations were sought after by the French nobility.

As the centuries progressed, the DELACRUS name continued to be represented in various fields and professions. Notable individuals include Étienne DELACRUS (1678-1743), a celebrated architect who designed several churches and public buildings in Paris, and Marie-Jeanne DELACRUS (1758-1827), a pioneering female mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the understanding of celestial mechanics.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Delacrus

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Delacrus.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Delacrus was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Delacrus has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Delacrus was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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