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

Delaune, 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 Delaune surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Delaune in America

Delaune is the 18116th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Delaune surname appeared 1,537 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 Delaune.

We can also compare 2010 data for Delaune 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 Delaune

The surname DELAUNE has its origins in France, tracing back to the 16th century. It is derived from the French phrase "de la une," which translates to "from the meadow" or "from the pasture." This suggests that the name likely originated among families who lived or worked in pastoral areas or meadowlands.

The earliest recorded instances of the DELAUNE surname can be found in various historical documents from the 16th and 17th centuries in France. One notable reference is in the marriage records of the commune of Dieppe, Normandy, where a Jean DELAUNE is mentioned in 1623. Another early record is from the parish registers of Château-du-Loir, Maine, where a Pierre DELAUNE is listed in 1658.

Over time, the name has undergone various spelling variations, including DELAUNAY, DELAUNEY, and DELAUNOIS. These variations likely emerged due to regional dialects, scribal errors, or personal preferences. Additionally, some branches of the DELAUNE family may have adopted different spellings to distinguish themselves from others.

Historically, several notable individuals have borne the DELAUNE surname. One such figure is Jean DELAUNE (c. 1515-1572), a French Protestant theologian and martyr who was burned at the stake during the French Wars of Religion for his religious beliefs. Another prominent DELAUNE was André DELAUNE (1622-1694), a French engraver and publisher who produced numerous works, including maps and illustrations for books.

In the 18th century, Étienne DELAUNE (1719-1781) was a French architect and urbanist who designed several notable buildings in Paris, including the Église Saint-Roch and the Hôtel de Crillon. Moving into the 19th century, Auguste DELAUNE (1823-1868) was a French painter and lithographer known for his landscapes and genre scenes.

Lastly, one cannot overlook the contributions of Henri DELAUNE (1876-1944), a French politician and lawyer who served as the Minister of Justice in the French Third Republic. He played a significant role in shaping the country's legal system during his tenure.

Throughout its history, the DELAUNE surname has been associated with various professions, from theologians and artists to architects and politicians. While its origins lie in pastoral settings, the name has transcended its humble beginnings and left an indelible mark on various aspects of French history and culture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Delaune

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

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

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