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

Delci, 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 Delci surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Delci in America

Delci is the 151532nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Delci surname appeared 108 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 Delci.

The history of the last name Delci

The surname DELCI originates from Italy, with its roots tracing back to the 15th century. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word "deliciae," which means "delight" or "pleasure." This surname was likely given to someone who was considered a delightful or pleasant individual.

DELCI is predominantly found in the northern regions of Italy, particularly in the areas around Milan and Genoa. The earliest recorded instances of this surname can be found in various municipal records and documents from these areas during the Renaissance period.

One notable historical reference to the surname DELCI is found in the archives of the Archivio di Stato di Milano, which contains records of a family by the name of Delci from the late 16th century. These records provide insights into their involvement in local trade and commerce during that era.

In the 17th century, the surname DELCI appeared in several ecclesiastical records, indicating that members of this family were involved in the clergy. One such example is Lorenzo Delci, born in 1625, who served as a priest in the city of Genoa.

As the centuries progressed, the DELCI surname spread to other parts of Italy and beyond. In the 18th century, a notable figure bearing this surname was Antonio Delci, born in 1712, who was a renowned artist and painter from the city of Venice.

During the 19th century, the DELCI surname gained prominence in the literary world with the birth of Giulia Delci in 1842. She was a celebrated Italian poet and author, known for her works that explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition.

Another notable individual with the surname DELCI was Alessandro Delci, born in 1878, who was a prominent Italian politician and served as a member of the Italian Parliament during the early 20th century.

Over the centuries, variations of the DELCI surname have emerged, such as Delce, Delchy, and Delchio, reflecting regional dialects and linguistic influences. However, the core meaning and origin of the name remained rooted in the concept of delight and pleasure.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Delci

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

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 Delci 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.

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

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