2000
#17,067
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,534
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.57
Rare Last name
Delangel
Of French origin, referring to someone from the town of Langel or Lagnel in Normandy.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 3,190 Americans carry the last name Delangel. That puts it at #10,935 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.93 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 107,447 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Delangel surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
3.2K
1 in 107,447
Census rank
#10,935
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.9
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
2.8K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 2,782 bearers of the surname Delangel in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.93 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 10935th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Delangel, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 95.7%. The next largest groups are White (3.4%) and Black (0.3%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Delangel
The surname DELANGEL has its origins in France, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Old French phrase "de l'angel," which means "of the angel." This suggests that the name may have originally referred to someone who lived near a church or place associated with angels or angelic symbols.
The earliest known record of the name DELANGEL appears in a document from the 13th century, where it is spelled "De Langel." This variation in spelling was common in those times, as standardized spellings were not yet established. Over the centuries, the name evolved into its current form, DELANGEL.
One of the earliest documented individuals with the surname DELANGEL was Jean DELANGEL, a merchant from the city of Lyon, who lived in the late 15th century (circa 1460-1520). He was known for his successful trade in silk and other luxury goods, which brought wealth and prominence to his family.
During the 16th century, the DELANGEL family gained further prominence with the birth of François DELANGEL (1515-1590), a renowned French jurist and legal scholar. He served as a counselor in the Parlement of Paris, one of the most prestigious legal institutions in France at the time.
In the 17th century, the name DELANGEL became associated with nobility when Louis XIV granted the title of Comte (Count) to Pierre DELANGEL (1620-1689) in recognition of his service to the crown. Pierre's descendants continued to hold this noble title for several generations.
Another notable figure with the surname DELANGEL was Marie-Antoinette DELANGEL (1737-1793), a French noblewoman who was guillotined during the Reign of Terror in the French Revolution. Despite her tragic end, she is remembered for her courage and loyalty to the monarchy.
The 19th century saw the rise of a prominent DELANGEL family in the field of art and culture. Auguste DELANGEL (1810-1876) was a renowned painter and sculptor, known for his depictions of religious and mythological subjects. His brother, Louis DELANGEL (1815-1889), was a respected writer and critic, contributing to various literary journals of the time.
While the name DELANGEL has its roots in France, it has since spread to other parts of the world, including North America and other European countries, due to migration and intermarriage with other families.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Delangel
Among Census respondents with the surname Delangel, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 95.7%. The next largest groups are White (3.4%) and Black (0.3%).
The bar chart below shows how Delangel bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Delangel surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino95.7% · 2,662
- White3.4% · 95
- Black or African American0.3% · 7
- Two or more races0.3% · 7
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.2% · 6
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.2% · 5
Timeline
Historical Census data for Delangel
Delangel appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#11,524
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,729
+1,195 bearers (+77.9%)
Per 100,000 0.93
Rank movement Up 5,543 places
2020
#10,935
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,782
+53 bearers (+1.9%)
Per 100,000 0.93
Rank movement Up 589 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #17,067 | 1,534 | 0.57 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #11,524 | 2,729 | 0.93 | +1,195 bearers (+77.9%) | Up 5,543 places |
| 2020 | #10,935 | 2,782 | 0.93 | +53 bearers (+1.9%) | Up 589 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Delangel surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #11,524 | #10,935 | 5.1% |
| Count | 2,729 | 2,782 | 1.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.93 | 0.93 | 0.1% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Delangel bearers went from 2,729 to 2,782 (+1.9% change). The surname moved up 589 positions in the national ranking, going from #11,524 to #10,935.
FAQ
Delangel surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Delangel?
Name Census estimates that about 3,190 living Americans carry the surname Delangel. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 107,447 residents.
How common is Delangel?
Delangel ranks #10,935 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.93 per 100,000 residents, which is about 1 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 2,782 people with the surname Delangel. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (3,190), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.93 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.93 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 1 of them to have the surname Delangel.
Has Delangel become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Delangel went from 2,729 recorded bearers to 2,782. That is an increase of 53 (+1.9%). In the national ranking it rose from #11,524 to #10,935.
What does the Census say about the background of Delangel?
Among Census respondents with the surname Delangel, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 95.7%. The next largest groups are White (3.4%) and Black (0.3%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Hispanic is the largest self-reported group for the surname Delangel in the 2020 Census, accounting for 95.7% (2,662 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Delangel appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (95.7%), White (3.4%), Black (0.3%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Delangel (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Delangel mean?
Of French origin, referring to someone from the town of Langel or Lagnel in Normandy. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Delangel (0.93 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people share the surname Delangel?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.