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

Delesline, 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 Delesline surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Delesline in America

Delesline is the 109758th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Delesline surname appeared 161 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 Delesline.

We can also compare 2010 data for Delesline 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 Delesline

The surname DELESLINE has its origins in France, dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old French words "de les line," which translates to "of the line" or "from the boundary." This suggests that the name may have been associated with individuals who lived near or along a boundary or border region.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the DELESLINE surname can be found in the "Registre des Nobles de Normandie" (Register of Nobles of Normandy), a historical document from the late 16th century. This document mentions a family named DELESLINE residing in the Normandy region of northern France.

In the 17th century, the DELESLINE name appears in various parish records and municipal archives across different regions of France, including Brittany, Picardy, and Île-de-France. This indicates that the name had spread and established itself in various parts of the country during this period.

During the 18th century, a notable figure bearing the DELESLINE surname was Pierre DELESLINE (1712-1785), a French philosopher and author who wrote extensively on topics such as ethics and political theory. His works, including "Traité sur la Morale" (Treatise on Morality), were widely circulated and influential during the Enlightenment era.

Another prominent individual with the DELESLINE surname was Émilie DELESLINE (1789-1861), a French writer and feminist activist. She was a vocal advocate for women's rights and education, publishing several works that challenged the societal norms and gender roles of her time.

In the 19th century, the DELESLINE name can be found in records related to the French colonial expansion in Africa and the Americas. For instance, Jacques DELESLINE (1825-1892) was a French explorer and cartographer who mapped various regions in West Africa during the 1850s and 1860s.

Over the centuries, the DELESLINE surname has also been associated with various place names and locations in France. For example, the village of Deleslines in the Eure department of northern France may have derived its name from the DELESLINE family or vice versa.

Throughout its history, the DELESLINE surname has undergone slight variations in spelling, including DELELINE, DELESSELINE, and DELESLINE. However, the core elements of the name have remained consistent, reflecting its origins and the legacy of those who carried it across generations.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Delesline

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

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

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