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

Delice, 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 Delice surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Delice in America

Delice is the 46219th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Delice surname appeared 461 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 Delice.

We can also compare 2010 data for Delice 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 Delice

The surname DELICE originated in France during the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Old French word "delice," which means "delight" or "pleasure." This name likely referred to someone who was known for their delightful or pleasant demeanor or personality.

The earliest recorded instance of the surname DELICE can be found in the Cartulaire de l'abbaye de Saint-Père de Chartres, a medieval manuscript dating back to the 12th century. This document mentions a certain "Robertus Delice" who was a landowner in the region of Chartres, France.

In the 13th century, the name DELICE appeared in various tax records and census documents in the regions of Normandy and Brittany, suggesting that the name had spread across northern France during this time period.

One notable bearer of the surname DELICE was Jean Delice, a French philosopher and theologian who lived in the late 15th century. He was known for his works on ethics and moral philosophy, and his writings were widely studied in universities across Europe during the Renaissance.

Another historical figure with the surname DELICE was Marie Delice, a French noble woman who lived in the 16th century. She was a prominent figure in the court of King Henry II of France and was known for her patronage of the arts and her support of various cultural initiatives.

In the 17th century, the name DELICE was found in records from the city of Montpellier, where a family of winemakers and merchants carried this surname. One member of this family, Pierre Delice (1620-1692), was a successful merchant who established trade routes with the Mediterranean region and amassed a considerable fortune.

During the 18th century, the surname DELICE was also present in the French colonies of the Caribbean, particularly in Saint-Domingue (present-day Haiti). Records indicate that there were several plantation owners and merchants with this surname in the region during this time.

Another notable bearer of the surname DELICE was François Delice (1760-1834), a French military officer who served under Napoleon Bonaparte. He participated in several major battles during the Napoleonic Wars and was awarded the Légion d'Honneur for his bravery and service.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Delice

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

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

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