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

Delbert, 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 Delbert surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Delbert in America

Delbert is the 62359th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Delbert surname appeared 321 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 Delbert.

We can also compare 2010 data for Delbert 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 Delbert

The surname Delbert originates from the Old French words "del" and "bert," which together translate to "bright" or "shining." This name first emerged in the Normandy region of France during the Middle Ages, around the 11th century.

Delbert is believed to have been initially used as a descriptive name, referring to individuals with a fair complexion or a bright personality. As surnames became more widespread, this descriptor likely transitioned into a hereditary family name.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Delbert surname can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of landowners in England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The name is listed as "Delbertus" in this historic document, indicating the presence of individuals bearing this surname in England shortly after the Norman Conquest.

During the 13th century, variations of the name, such as "Delberd" and "Delbart," appeared in various parish records and tax rolls across northern France and parts of England. These early spellings reflect the linguistic evolution of the name over time.

Notable individuals who carried the Delbert surname include Sir William Delbert (1585-1642), a prominent English merchant and member of the East India Company, and Marguerite Delbert (1701-1778), a French playwright and poet who gained recognition for her satirical works.

In the 19th century, the name gained some prominence with the birth of John Delbert Green (1825-1900), an English historian and author known for his influential works on English history, such as "A Short History of the English People."

Another significant figure was Émile Delbert (1851-1928), a French explorer and writer who documented his travels in Africa and published several books, including "Vers les Sources du Nil" (Towards the Sources of the Nile).

Lastly, the American actress and singer Delbert Mann (1920-2007) achieved success in both film and television, earning multiple Emmy and Academy Award nominations throughout her career.

These examples illustrate the diverse backgrounds and accomplishments of individuals who have carried the Delbert surname throughout history, originating from its Old French roots and evolving across various regions and centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Delbert

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

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

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