2000
#8,907
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 3,379
First available Census row
Per 100,000 1.25
Rare Last name
Delcid
A Spanish surname derived from the place name Alcid, likely referring to someone from that locality.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 7,934 Americans carry the last name Delcid. That puts it at #4,933 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 2.31 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 43,201 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Delcid 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
7.9K
1 in 43,201
Census rank
#4,933
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
2.3
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
6.9K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 6,919 bearers of the surname Delcid in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 2.31 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 4933rd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Delcid, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 95.0%. The next largest groups are White (3.5%) and Black (0.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Delcid
The surname DELCID is believed to have originated in Spain, likely during the late Middle Ages or early Renaissance period, around the 15th or 16th century. It is thought to have derived from the Spanish phrase "del cid," which means "of the lord" or "of the master." This could suggest that the name may have initially been associated with individuals who served or worked for a prominent lord or master during that time.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name DELCID can be found in the archives of the city of Valencia, Spain, where a document from the year 1487 mentions a certain Pedro Delcid, a landowner and farmer. Another early reference is found in the records of the Spanish Inquisition, where a Juan Delcid was listed as a witness in a trial held in Seville in 1564.
The DELCID name is also linked to several notable historical figures. For example, Rodrigo Delcid was a Spanish conquistador who participated in the conquest of the Mayan territories in present-day Guatemala during the early 16th century. Another individual, María Delcid, was a renowned poet and writer from Seville who lived in the late 16th century and published several collections of her works.
In the 17th century, a prominent family with the surname DELCID resided in the town of Santander, in northern Spain. One member of this family, Diego Delcid, was a respected merchant and shipowner who traded goods between Spain and the Americas. Another notable figure from this time period was Juana Delcid, a nun and educator who established one of the first schools for girls in Seville.
During the 18th century, the DELCID name gained recognition in the field of architecture and engineering. Antonio Delcid was a renowned architect who designed several important buildings in Madrid, including the Palacio de las Cortes (the seat of the Spanish parliament). His son, Francisco Delcid, followed in his footsteps and became a respected civil engineer, known for his work on several bridges and aqueducts throughout Spain.
As the surname DELCID spread beyond Spain, it can be found in various historical records and documents from other parts of the world, particularly in regions that were once part of the Spanish Empire or had significant Spanish influence. However, the name's origins and earliest known instances can be traced back to the Iberian Peninsula during the late medieval and early modern periods.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Delcid
Among Census respondents with the surname Delcid, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 95.0%. The next largest groups are White (3.5%) and Black (0.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Delcid 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 Delcid surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino95.0% · 6,576
- White3.5% · 243
- Black or African American0.7% · 46
- Two or more races0.3% · 21
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.3% · 18
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.2% · 15
Timeline
Historical Census data for Delcid
Delcid appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#5,827
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 5,933
+2,554 bearers (+75.6%)
Per 100,000 2.01
Rank movement Up 3,080 places
2020
#4,933
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 6,919
+986 bearers (+16.6%)
Per 100,000 2.31
Rank movement Up 894 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #8,907 | 3,379 | 1.25 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #5,827 | 5,933 | 2.01 | +2,554 bearers (+75.6%) | Up 3,080 places |
| 2020 | #4,933 | 6,919 | 2.31 | +986 bearers (+16.6%) | Up 894 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 Delcid 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 | #5,827 | #4,933 | 15.3% |
| Count | 5,933 | 6,919 | 16.6% |
| Per 100K | 2.01 | 2.31 | 15.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Delcid bearers went from 5,933 to 6,919 (+16.6% change). The surname moved up 894 positions in the national ranking, going from #5,827 to #4,933.
FAQ
Delcid surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Delcid?
Name Census estimates that about 7,934 living Americans carry the surname Delcid. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 43,201 residents.
How common is Delcid?
Delcid ranks #4,933 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 2.31 per 100,000 residents, which is about 2 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 6,919 people with the surname Delcid. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (7,934), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 2.31 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 2.31 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 2 of them to have the surname Delcid.
Has Delcid become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Delcid went from 5,933 recorded bearers to 6,919. That is an increase of 986 (+16.6%). In the national ranking it rose from #5,827 to #4,933.
What does the Census say about the background of Delcid?
Among Census respondents with the surname Delcid, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 95.0%. The next largest groups are White (3.5%) and Black (0.7%). 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 Delcid in the 2020 Census, accounting for 95.0% (6,576 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Delcid appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (95.0%), White (3.5%), Black (0.7%). 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 Delcid (2000, 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 Delcid mean?
A Spanish surname derived from the place name Alcid, likely referring to someone from that locality. 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 Delcid (2.31 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 common is the surname Delcid?
If you just want to know how many people have the surname Delcid, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.