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

Deli, 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 Deli surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Deli in America

Deli is the 144141st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Deli surname appeared 115 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 Deli.

We can also compare 2010 data for Deli 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 Deli

The surname DELI is of Turkish origin and dates back to the 15th century. It is believed to have derived from the Turkish word "deli," which means "brave" or "fearless." The name was likely initially given as a nickname to individuals who displayed exceptional courage or bravery in battle or other challenging situations.

During the Ottoman Empire, the name DELI appeared in various historical records and manuscripts, often associated with military personnel or individuals who held prominent positions within the empire. One notable early mention of the name can be found in the "Divan-ı Lügat-ıt Türk," a comprehensive dictionary of Turkic languages compiled in the 11th century by Mahmud al-Kashgari.

The earliest recorded instance of the surname DELI can be traced back to the late 15th century, with the birth of Deli Hüseyin Pasha (1470-1521), a prominent Ottoman statesman and military commander. He served as the Governor of Damascus and played a crucial role in the Ottoman conquest of Egypt in 1516-1517.

Another famous bearer of the DELI surname was Deli Mehmed Pasha (1497-1567), an Ottoman military leader and Grand Vizier under Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent. He was known for his successful campaigns against the Safavid Empire and his contributions to the expansion of the Ottoman Empire in the 16th century.

In the 17th century, Deli Hüseyin Pasha (1642-1703) was a notable Ottoman military commander and statesman who served as the Grand Vizier from 1697 to 1703. He played a significant role in the Ottoman-Venetian Wars and was instrumental in the Ottoman conquest of the Peloponnese peninsula.

Deli Petru (1756-1854) was a Romanian haiduk (outlaw) and military leader who fought against the Ottoman Empire in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. He is celebrated as a folk hero in Romanian culture for his resistance against Ottoman rule.

Lastly, Deli Mustafa Pasha (1785-1857) was an Ottoman military commander and statesman who served as the Grand Vizier from 1852 to 1853. He is remembered for his efforts to modernize and reform the Ottoman military during the Tanzimat period.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Deli

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

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

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