2000
#110,523
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 148
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Delinger
A surname of German origins, possibly derived from the placename Delingdorf.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 130 Americans carry the last name Delinger. That puts it at #147,221 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,636,572 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Delinger surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
130
1 in 2,636,572
Census rank
#147,221
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
113
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 113 bearers of the surname Delinger in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 147221st position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Delinger, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.6%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (5.3%) and Hispanic (3.5%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Delinger
The surname Delinger is believed to have its origins in Germany, dating back to the 16th century. It is thought to be derived from the German word "del," meaning "dell" or "valley," and "inger," a common suffix used to denote a place of origin or residence. This suggests that the name was initially associated with individuals who lived in or near a particular valley.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the Delinger surname can be found in the historical records of the town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber, located in the Franconia region of Bavaria, Germany. In the late 1500s, a family by the name of Delinger is mentioned as residing in this picturesque town, known for its well-preserved medieval architecture.
While the Delinger name does not appear to be prominently featured in major historical texts like the Domesday Book, it has been documented in various regional records and church registers throughout Germany. In the 17th century, the name Delinger was particularly prevalent in the areas around the Black Forest region of southern Germany, where variations of the spelling, such as Dellingen and Dellinger, were also common.
One notable individual bearing the Delinger surname was Johann Delinger (1648-1724), a German Lutheran theologian and author who served as a professor at the University of Wittenberg. His published works, which explored topics in theology and philosophy, were influential during the early years of the Enlightenment period in Europe.
Another notable figure was Friedrich Delinger (1768-1842), a German painter and engraver from the city of Nuremberg. His etchings and engravings, depicting landscapes and architectural scenes, were highly regarded during his lifetime and are now preserved in various art collections throughout Europe.
In the 19th century, Carl Delinger (1821-1892) was a prominent German industrialist and entrepreneur who played a significant role in the development of the textile industry in the region of Baden-Württemberg. His textile factories employed thousands of workers and contributed to the economic growth of the area.
Anna Delinger (1876-1946) was a German artist and educator who was known for her vibrant paintings and her work as an art instructor. She taught at various schools and academies in Berlin and was recognized for her efforts in promoting art education among children and young adults.
Finally, Hans Delinger (1891-1966) was a German architect and urban planner who made significant contributions to the rebuilding efforts in Munich after World War II. He was responsible for designing several notable public buildings and housing developments in the city, which were celebrated for their innovative and functional designs.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Delinger
Among Census respondents with the surname Delinger, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.6%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (5.3%) and Hispanic (3.5%).
The bar chart below shows how Delinger bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Delinger surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White87.6% · 99
- Two or more races5.3% · 6
- Hispanic or Latino3.5% · 4
- Black or African American2.7% · 3
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Delinger
Delinger appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#125,282
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 137
-11 bearers (-7.4%)
Per 100,000 0.05
Rank movement Down 14,759 places
2020
#147,221
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 113
-24 bearers (-17.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 21,939 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #110,523 | 148 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #125,282 | 137 | 0.05 | -11 bearers (-7.4%) | Down 14,759 places |
| 2020 | #147,221 | 113 | 0.04 | -24 bearers (-17.5%) | Down 21,939 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Delinger surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #125,282 | #147,221 | -17.5% |
| Count | 137 | 113 | -17.5% |
| Per 100K | 0.05 | 0.04 | -24.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Delinger bearers went from 137 to 113 (-17.5% change). The surname moved down 21,939 positions in the national ranking, going from #125,282 to #147,221.
FAQ
Delinger surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Delinger?
Name Census estimates that about 130 living Americans carry the surname Delinger. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,636,572 residents.
How common is Delinger?
Delinger ranks #147,221 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 113 people with the surname Delinger. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (130), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Delinger.
Has Delinger become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Delinger went from 137 recorded bearers to 113. That is a decrease of 24 (-17.5%). In the national ranking it fell from #125,282 to #147,221.
What does the Census say about the background of Delinger?
Among Census respondents with the surname Delinger, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.6%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (5.3%) and Hispanic (3.5%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Delinger in the 2020 Census, accounting for 87.6% (99 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Delinger appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (87.6%), Two or More Races (5.3%), Hispanic (3.5%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Delinger (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Delinger mean?
A surname of German origins, possibly derived from the placename Delingdorf. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Delinger (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people share the surname Delinger?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.