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

Delcambre, 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 Delcambre surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Delcambre in America

Delcambre is the 21660th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Delcambre surname appeared 1,203 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 Delcambre.

We can also compare 2010 data for Delcambre 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 Delcambre

The surname DELCAMBRE originated in France during the Middle Ages. It is believed to derive from the old French phrase "de la cambre," meaning "from the room" or "from the chamber." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with someone who lived or worked in a particular room or chamber.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name DELCAMBRE can be found in the medieval tax records of the province of Normandy, dating back to the 13th century. These records indicate that a family bearing this surname resided in the town of Cambre, which likely contributed to the formation of their surname.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the DELCAMBRE name began to spread across other regions of France, including Brittany and Poitou. In these areas, the name underwent slight spelling variations, such as "Delacambre" and "Delcambre."

One notable individual with the surname DELCAMBRE was Jean Delcambre (1525-1592), a French merchant and landowner from the town of Arras. He was recognized for his successful business ventures and his contributions to the local community.

Another prominent figure was Marie Delcambre (1670-1743), a French noblewoman and philanthropist from the region of Burgundy. She was known for her charitable works and her support of local churches and educational institutions.

In the 18th century, the DELCAMBRE name found its way to the French colonies in North America, particularly in the region of Acadia (present-day eastern Canada and parts of the United States). One of the earliest recorded settlers was Pierre Delcambre (1725-1798), who established a homestead in what is now Nova Scotia.

During the 19th century, several members of the DELCAMBRE family gained recognition in various fields. For instance, Étienne Delcambre (1810-1879) was a French artist and painter who specialized in landscapes and portraits. His works were widely acclaimed and exhibited in prestigious galleries across Europe.

Another notable figure was Louise Delcambre (1845-1923), a French educator and advocate for women's rights. She was instrumental in establishing several schools for girls in Paris and actively campaigned for equal educational opportunities for women.

As the DELCAMBRE name spread across different regions and continents, it underwent various spelling variations, including "Delcambre," "Delcombre," and "Delacambre." However, the core origins and meanings remained largely unchanged, reflecting the name's deep historical roots in France.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Delcambre

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

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

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