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

Delfi, 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 Delfi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Delfi in America

Delfi is the 150452nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Delfi surname appeared 109 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 Delfi.

The history of the last name Delfi

The surname DELFI has its origins in Italy, first appearing in records dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Italian town of Delfi, located in the region of Tuscany. This town's name is thought to have been derived from the Latin word "delphinus," meaning dolphin, possibly due to the presence of dolphin imagery or symbols in the area.

Some of the earliest recorded instances of the surname DELFI can be found in medieval Tuscan documents and manuscripts. In 1287, a merchant named Giovanni DELFI is mentioned in a trade record from the city of Pisa. Additionally, a land deed from 1312 references a Francesco DELFI, who was a landowner in the town of San Gimignano.

In the 15th century, the name DELFI appears in several notable works of art and literature. A fresco painted in the Church of Santa Croce in Florence, completed in 1490, depicts a family crest bearing the name DELFI. Furthermore, a poem written by the renowned Florentine poet Luigi Pulci in 1478 includes a character named Niccolò DELFI.

One of the earliest documented examples of the surname DELFI outside of Italy can be found in the records of the Spanish Inquisition. In 1521, a merchant named Giacomo DELFI, originally from Florence, was brought before the Inquisition in Seville for questioning regarding his religious beliefs.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the surname DELFI. In the 16th century, Girolamo DELFI (1504-1580) was a renowned architect and engineer who worked on various projects in Rome and other parts of Italy. In the 18th century, Antonio DELFI (1725-1799) was a respected painter from Naples, known for his landscapes and portraits.

During the 19th century, the DELFI surname appeared in several European countries. In France, Pierre DELFI (1823-1895) was a successful businessman and philanthropist, while in Germany, Heinrich DELFI (1840-1912) was a prominent linguist and philologist who made significant contributions to the study of ancient languages.

Another notable figure with the surname DELFI was the Italian explorer and adventurer Marco DELFI (1876-1942), who led several expeditions to Africa and Asia in the early 20th century. His writings and accounts of his travels were widely published and helped to inspire a generation of explorers and adventurers.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Delfi

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

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 Delfi 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.

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

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