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

Delanuez, 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 Delanuez surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Delanuez in America

Delanuez is the 53204th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Delanuez surname appeared 389 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 Delanuez.

We can also compare 2010 data for Delanuez 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 Delanuez

The surname DELANUEZ is believed to have originated in France during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Old French words "de la" meaning "of the" and "nuez" meaning "walnut," suggesting a connection to a place name or occupation involving walnuts or walnut trees.

One of the earliest known references to the name can be found in a 13th-century manuscript from the region of Normandy, where it was recorded as "Delanue." This spelling variation likely reflects the local dialect and pronunciation at the time.

During the 14th century, records indicate that the DELANUEZ surname was present in the northern French provinces, particularly in the areas around Paris and Reims. Some notable individuals bearing this name from this period include Jean Delanuez (born c. 1320), a merchant from Rouen, and Marguerite Delanuez (c. 1375-1441), a landowner in the village of Oissel.

As the centuries progressed, the DELANUEZ name spread to other regions of France, with variations in spelling emerging, such as "Delanuez," "Delanue," and "Delaneuze." In the 16th century, records show a Pierre Delanuez (c. 1510-1578) who was a prominent lawyer in the city of Toulouse.

During the 17th century, the DELANUEZ surname gained recognition with the birth of Antoine Delanuez (1639-1717), a renowned painter and engraver from Paris. His works can be found in several prestigious art collections across Europe.

Another noteworthy figure was François Delanuez (1701-1782), a French explorer and cartographer who accompanied several expeditions to the West Indies and South America. His detailed maps and journals provided valuable insights into the geography and indigenous cultures of the regions he visited.

In the 19th century, the DELANUEZ name was associated with the family of Jules Delanuez (1836-1902), a successful industrialist and entrepreneur who established a thriving textile business in the city of Lyon.

Throughout history, the DELANUEZ surname has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, ranging from merchants and landowners to artists, explorers, and industrialists. While its origins may be rooted in a connection to walnuts or place names, the name has left an indelible mark across different regions and fields, reflecting the diverse tapestry of French cultural heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Delanuez

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

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

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