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

DeLee, 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 DeLee surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of DeLee in America

DeLee is the 24124th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The DeLee surname appeared 1,043 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 DeLee.

We can also compare 2010 data for DeLee 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 DeLee

The surname DELEE has its origins in France, dating back to the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Old French word "de lee," which translates to "from the meadow" or "from the pasture." This suggests that the name likely originated from a geographical location or a descriptive term referring to someone who lived near a meadow or pasture.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name DELEE can be found in the 13th century in the region of Normandy, France. The name appears in several medieval documents and records, indicating that it was relatively well-established during that time period. It is believed that the name may have initially been spelled in various ways, such as "de Lée," "de Leé," or "de Lee," reflecting the linguistic variations of the time.

In the 14th century, the DELEE surname gained prominence in the northern regions of France, particularly in the provinces of Picardy and Île-de-France. This is evidenced by the appearance of the name in various historical records, including land deeds and legal documents from that era.

One notable figure bearing the DELEE surname was Jean de Lee, a French nobleman and military commander who lived in the late 14th century. He played a significant role in the Hundred Years' War and is mentioned in several chronicles and accounts from that period.

Another individual of historical significance was Jeanne de Lée, a French noblewoman who lived in the 15th century. She was known for her philanthropic efforts and her support of various religious institutions in the region of Normandy.

In the 16th century, the DELEE surname spread across different parts of Europe, including the Low Countries (present-day Belgium and the Netherlands) and England. This was likely due to the migration of French families during that period.

One prominent figure from this era was Pierre de Lee, a Flemish painter and artist who was active in the early 16th century. His works can be found in several European museums and galleries.

As the surname DELEE continued to spread throughout Europe, it also began to appear in various forms and spellings, such as "Deleé," "Delée," or "Delee." These variations were influenced by regional dialects and linguistic shifts.

Another notable individual bearing the DELEE surname was Sir William Delee, an English politician and landowner who lived in the late 17th century. He served as a member of the English Parliament and was involved in local affairs in his region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name DeLee

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

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

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