2010
#151,532
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 108
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Delci
A surname possibly derived from a personal name or place name of Slavic origin.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 122 Americans carry the last name Delci. That puts it at #152,339 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,809,462 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Delci surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, 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
122
1 in 2,809,462
Census rank
#152,339
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
106
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 106 bearers of the surname Delci in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 152339th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Delci, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 71.7%. The next largest groups are White (21.7%) and Black (2.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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One notable historical reference to the surname DELCI is found in the archives of the Archivio di Stato di Milano, which contains records of a family by the name of Delci from the late 16th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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Delci
Among Census respondents with the surname Delci, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 71.7%. The next largest groups are White (21.7%) and Black (2.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Delci bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 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.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
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 Delci surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino71.7% · 76
- White21.7% · 23
- Black or African American2.8% · 3
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.9% · 2
- Two or more races1.9% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Delci
Delci appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#152,339
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 106
-2 bearers (-1.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 807 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #151,532 | 108 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #152,339 | 106 | 0.04 | -2 bearers (-1.9%) | Down 807 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Delci surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #151,532 | #152,339 | -0.5% |
| Count | 108 | 106 | -1.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -11.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Delci bearers went from 108 to 106 (-1.9% change). The surname moved down 807 positions in the national ranking, going from #151,532 to #152,339.
FAQ
Delci surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Delci?
Name Census estimates that about 122 living Americans carry the surname Delci. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,809,462 residents.
How common is Delci?
Delci ranks #152,339 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 106 people with the surname Delci. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (122), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Delci.
Has Delci become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Delci went from 108 recorded bearers to 106. That is a decrease of 2 (-1.9%). In the national ranking it fell from #151,532 to #152,339.
What does the Census say about the background of Delci?
Among Census respondents with the surname Delci, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 71.7%. The next largest groups are White (21.7%) and Black (2.8%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Hispanic is the largest self-reported group for the surname Delci in the 2020 Census, accounting for 71.7% (76 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Delci appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (71.7%), White (21.7%), Black (2.8%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Delci (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Delci mean?
A surname possibly derived from a personal name or place name of Slavic origin. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Delci (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people are called Delci?
For a quick modern take, check how many people have the surname Delci on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.