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

Delahoussaye, 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 Delahoussaye surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Delahoussaye in America

Delahoussaye is the 17311th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Delahoussaye surname appeared 1,635 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Delahoussaye.

We can also compare 2010 data for Delahoussaye 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 Delahoussaye

The surname DELAHOUSSAYE has its origins in France, tracing back to the Middle Ages. It is a locational name, derived from a place in the Poitou region of western France, likely a small village or hamlet.

The name DELAHOUSSAYE is believed to have evolved from the Old French phrase "de la hous(s)aye," meaning "from the bush" or "from the thicket." This suggests that the original bearers of the name may have lived near or in a densely wooded area.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name DELAHOUSSAYE can be found in the Armorial Général, a registry of French nobility compiled in the late 17th century under the orders of King Louis XIV. This suggests that the name was already well-established by that time.

In the 18th century, several DELAHOUSSAYE families emigrated from France to the French colony of Louisiana, where they settled and established roots. One notable figure from this period was Pierre Delahoussaye (1723-1798), a planter and militia officer who served during the American Revolutionary War.

Another prominent individual with the DELAHOUSSAYE surname was Joseph Delahoussaye (1840-1912), a Confederate soldier and politician from Louisiana who served as a state senator and lieutenant governor in the late 19th century.

Moving into the 20th century, Edmond Delahoussaye (1892-1975) was a successful businessman and landowner from Louisiana, known for his philanthropic efforts in supporting education and healthcare initiatives.

In the field of sports, Jared Delahoussaye (born 1994) is a professional American football kicker who played for the Detroit Lions and the New England Patriots in the National Football League.

Another notable figure is Danielle Delahoussaye (born 1974), an American actress and model best known for her roles in television series like CSI: Miami and Burn Notice.

Throughout its history, the DELAHOUSSAYE surname has maintained its French roots and associations, with many bearers of the name residing in Louisiana and other regions with strong French cultural influences.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Delahoussaye

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

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 Delahoussaye 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 Delahoussaye 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 Delahoussaye was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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