Delatour
A locative surname from France referring to someone living near a tower.
According to the 2010 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 308 Americans carry the last name Delatour. That puts it at #75,069 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.09 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 1,112,839 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Delatour surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, 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
308
1 in 1,112,839
Census rank
#75,069
2010 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
257
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 257 bearers of the surname Delatour in its 2010 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.09 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 75069th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Delatour, the largest self-reported group is White at 48.3%. The next largest groups are Black (42.4%) and Hispanic (8.2%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Delatour
The surname DELATOUR is of French origin, derived from the Old French words "de la tour," which translates to "of the tower." This name likely originated in the 11th or 12th century during the Norman conquest of England.
It is believed that the name DELATOUR was initially bestowed upon individuals who lived near or were associated with a particular tower or fortified structure. During the Middle Ages, towers served as defensive structures and were often used to control access to towns or cities. Individuals living in or near these towers may have adopted the surname to indicate their association with the location.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name DELATOUR can be found in the Domesday Book, a manuscript compiled in 1086 by order of William the Conqueror. This record documents a landowner named Radulfus de la Tour in Gloucestershire, England.
In the 13th century, a prominent figure named Robert Delatour was recorded as a knight who participated in the Seventh Crusade, led by King Louis IX of France. Another notable bearer of the name was Jean Delatour, a French poet and playwright who lived in the 16th century.
During the 17th century, a member of the DELATOUR family named Jacques Delatour was a renowned architect who designed several notable buildings in Paris, including the Church of Saint-Roch and the Palais-Royal.
Another individual with the surname DELATOUR was Marie-Catherine Delatour, a French painter who lived from 1684 to 1755. She is known for her still-life paintings and her contribution to the development of the genre in France.
In the 19th century, a French sculptor named Pierre-Jules Delatour gained recognition for his works, including the statue of Louis XIV located in the courtyard of the Louvre Museum in Paris.
The name DELATOUR has also been associated with various place names throughout history, such as La Tour d'Auvergne, a commune in the Puy-de-Dôme department of France, and Tour de la Garde, a medieval tower located in the town of Saintes, France.
While the surname DELATOUR originated in France, it has since spread to other parts of the world, including England, Canada, and the United States, due to migration and cultural exchange.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Delatour
Among Census respondents with the surname Delatour, the largest self-reported group is White at 48.3%. The next largest groups are Black (42.4%) and Hispanic (8.2%).
The bar chart below shows how Delatour bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2010 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.
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 Delatour surname at the time of the 2010 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White48.3%
- Black or African American42.4%
- Hispanic or Latino8.2%
Year on year
2010 vs 2010 Census
How has the Delatour surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
| Metric | 2010 | 2010 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #75,069 | #75,069 | 0.0% |
| Count | 257 | 257 | 0.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2010 Census, the number of Delatour bearers went from 257 to 257 (+0.0% change). The surname held its position in the national ranking, going from #75,069 to #75,069.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Delatour
FAQ
Delatour surname: questions and answers
How common is the last name Delatour?
The surname Delatour holds position #75,069 in the US Census Bureau's surname ranking, with an estimated 308 living bearers. It occurs at a rate of 0.09 per 100,000 Americans.
What is the ethnic background of the Delatour surname?
Among Census respondents with the surname Delatour, the largest self-reported group is White at 48.3%. The next largest groups are Black (42.4%) and Hispanic (8.2%). These figures come from the 2010 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Where does this surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These tables list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2010 Census, along with a frequency rate and self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.