2000
#149,328
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 101
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Delepine
A French surname derived from the plant name 'pine,' indicating the bearer came from a location with pine trees.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 125 Americans carry the last name Delepine. That puts it at #150,205 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,742,035 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Delepine 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
125
1 in 2,742,035
Census rank
#150,205
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
109
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 109 bearers of the surname Delepine in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 150205th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Delepine, the largest self-reported group is White at 75.2%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (18.3%) and Black (1.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Delepine
The surname DELEPINE has its origins in France, with records dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to have originated from the Old French words "de" meaning "from" and "l'epine" meaning "the thorn bush." This suggests that the name may have been originally given to someone who lived near a thorny bush or scrubland.
The earliest known record of the name DELEPINE appears in the Feudal Aids records of 1272, where a Guillaume de l'Epine is mentioned as holding lands in Normandy. This suggests that the name may have originated in the northern regions of France.
By the 14th century, variations of the spelling had emerged, including Delessepine, Delepine, and Delapine, reflecting the regional dialects and phonetic changes over time.
One of the earliest notable individuals with this surname was Jean Delepine, a French poet and playwright born in Paris in 1525. His works, which included satirical plays and poetry, were popular during the Renaissance period.
In the 17th century, the DELEPINE name appears in records from the Île-de-France region, where a family of that name owned vineyards and produced wine. One member, Jacques Delepine (1632-1701), was a prominent winemaker known for his innovations in viticulture.
During the French Revolution, a military officer named Antoine Delepine (1760-1821) gained recognition for his service in the Revolutionary Wars. He rose to the rank of Général de Brigade and was awarded the Légion d'Honneur for his bravery.
In the 19th century, a botanist named Sherard Delepine (1810-1892) made significant contributions to the study of plant life in colonial South Africa. He was widely respected for his extensive research and cataloging of the region's flora.
Another notable figure was the French artist and sculptor Albert Delepine (1856-1924), whose works were exhibited in prestigious salons and galleries throughout Europe during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Delepine
Among Census respondents with the surname Delepine, the largest self-reported group is White at 75.2%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (18.3%) and Black (1.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Delepine 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 Delepine surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White75.2% · 82
- Two or more races18.3% · 20
- Black or African American1.8% · 2
- Hispanic or Latino1.8% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.8% · 2
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Delepine
Delepine 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
#151,532
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 108
+7 bearers (+6.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 2,204 places
2020
#150,205
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 109
+1 bearers (+0.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 1,327 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #149,328 | 101 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #151,532 | 108 | 0.04 | +7 bearers (+6.9%) | Down 2,204 places |
| 2020 | #150,205 | 109 | 0.04 | +1 bearers (+0.9%) | Up 1,327 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 Delepine 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 | #150,205 | 0.9% |
| Count | 108 | 109 | 0.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -8.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Delepine bearers went from 108 to 109 (+0.9% change). The surname moved up 1,327 positions in the national ranking, going from #151,532 to #150,205.
FAQ
Delepine surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Delepine?
Name Census estimates that about 125 living Americans carry the surname Delepine. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,742,035 residents.
How common is Delepine?
Delepine ranks #150,205 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 109 people with the surname Delepine. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (125), 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 Delepine.
Has Delepine become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Delepine went from 108 recorded bearers to 109. That is an increase of 1 (+0.9%). In the national ranking it rose from #151,532 to #150,205.
What does the Census say about the background of Delepine?
Among Census respondents with the surname Delepine, the largest self-reported group is White at 75.2%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (18.3%) and Black (1.8%). 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?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Delepine in the 2020 Census, accounting for 75.2% (82 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Delepine appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (75.2%), Two or More Races (18.3%), Black (1.8%). 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 Delepine (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 Delepine mean?
A French surname derived from the plant name 'pine,' indicating the bearer came from a location with pine trees. 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 Delepine (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 have the surname Delepine?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.