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

Deleveaux, 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 Deleveaux surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Deleveaux in America

Deleveaux is the 149395th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Deleveaux surname appeared 110 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 Deleveaux.

We can also compare 2010 data for Deleveaux 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 Deleveaux

The surname DELEVEAUX originated in France, specifically in the northern regions of the country. It can be traced back to the 12th century and is believed to be derived from the Old French words "de" meaning "from" and "levaux" which was a place name referring to a valley or low-lying area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the DELEVEAUX name can be found in the famous Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of landowners and properties commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. This suggests that the name was already well-established in Normandy and other parts of northern France by the late 11th century.

During the Middle Ages, the DELEVEAUX surname was commonly found in various regions of northern France, including Normandy, Picardy, and Île-de-France. It is believed that some members of the DELEVEAUX family may have been among the Norman nobles who accompanied William the Conqueror during the Norman conquest of England in 1066.

One notable individual with the DELEVEAUX surname was Jean DELEVEAUX, a French soldier and diplomat who lived from 1522 to 1592. He served as a military commander under King Henry II of France and later became an ambassador to the Republic of Venice.

Another prominent figure was Étienne DELEVEAUX, a French politician and philosopher who lived from 1648 to 1723. He was a member of the French Academy and is known for his writings on political theory and the nature of government.

In the 18th century, Louis DELEVEAUX (1720-1789) was a renowned French architect who designed several notable buildings in Paris, including the Hôtel de Ville and the Palais de la Légion d'Honneur.

Moving into the 19th century, Marie DELEVEAUX (1835-1912) was a French author and poet who gained recognition for her works exploring themes of love, nature, and the human condition.

Finally, in the early 20th century, André DELEVEAUX (1892-1964) was a French artist and sculptor known for his avant-garde works and his association with the Cubist and Surrealist movements.

While the DELEVEAUX surname has its roots in northern France, it has since spread to other parts of Europe and beyond, with individuals bearing this name contributing to various fields throughout history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Deleveaux

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

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

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