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

Delinois, 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 Delinois surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Delinois in America

Delinois is the 87335th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Delinois surname appeared 213 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 Delinois.

We can also compare 2010 data for Delinois 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 Delinois

The surname DELINOIS is of French origin, derived from the Old French words "de" meaning "from" and "linois" meaning "linen" or "flax." This suggests that the name may have originated from an area known for the production or trade of linen or flax, possibly in northern France or Belgium.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name DELINOIS can be found in the Cartulaire de l'Abbaye de Saint-Bertin, a medieval manuscript dating back to the 12th century. This cartulary, a collection of charters and deeds, mentions a certain Radulfus Delinois, who was likely a landowner or tenant in the region surrounding the Abbey of Saint-Bertin in Saint-Omer, France.

During the 13th century, the name DELINOIS appears in various records from the County of Flanders, particularly in the areas around Lille and Douai. This connection to Flanders further supports the theory that the name originated from the linen or flax industry prevalent in that region.

In the 14th century, a branch of the DELINOIS family settled in the Duchy of Burgundy, where they acquired land and titles. One notable figure from this period was Jean DELINOIS, a knight and member of the ducal court, who fought in the Battle of Nicopolis in 1396 against the Ottoman Turks.

The 16th century saw the DELINOIS family spread across France, with members holding positions of prominence in various cities. François DELINOIS (1522-1585) was a renowned jurist and legal scholar who served as a counselor in the Parlement of Paris, while Pierre DELINOIS (1548-1612) was a celebrated poet and playwright whose works were performed at the court of King Henry IV.

As the DELINOIS name continued to disperse throughout Europe, it underwent various spelling variations, such as DELINOIS, DELYNOIS, and DELENOIS. One notable bearer of this surname was Mathieu DELENOIS (1640-1717), a French architect who designed several churches and public buildings in Paris and its surrounding areas.

While the origins of the DELINOIS surname can be traced back to the linen and flax industries of northern France and Belgium, its history is interwoven with the stories of individuals who left their mark across various fields, from warfare and law to literature and architecture. The name's journey through the centuries serves as a testament to the rich tapestry of European history and culture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Delinois

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

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

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