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

Delion, 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 Delion surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Delion in America

Delion is the 81181st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Delion surname appeared 233 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 Delion.

We can also compare 2010 data for Delion 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 Delion

The surname DELION originated in France during the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old French word "lion," which literally translates to "lion." The prefix "de" suggests that the name may have been associated with a particular location or region where lions were once prominent or symbolic.

The earliest recorded instances of the DELION surname can be traced back to the 12th century in various French documents and records. One notable example is found in the Cartulaire de Saint-Victor de Marseille, a medieval manuscript dating back to 1153, which mentions a person named Petrus Delio.

In the 13th century, the DELION name appeared in the Trésor des Chartes, an important collection of historical documents from the French royal archives. One entry from 1265 refers to a nobleman named Guillelmus Delion, who was granted land in the region of Provence.

During the Renaissance period, the DELION surname gained prominence with several notable individuals. In the 15th century, Jean Delion (1430-1492) was a renowned French philosopher and theologian who taught at the University of Paris. His works on scholastic philosophy and theology were widely influential during his time.

Another prominent figure was Guillaume Delion (1535-1602), a French Protestant reformer and writer. He was a influential figure in the Huguenot movement and authored several religious treatises that were widely circulated throughout Europe.

In the 17th century, the DELION name was associated with the French nobility. One notable example is Claude Delion (1620-1688), a French aristocrat and military officer who served under King Louis XIV. He was awarded the title of Marquis de Delion for his distinguished service in the French army.

During the 18th century, the DELION surname gained recognition in the field of literature. François Delion (1720-1785) was a French poet and playwright who wrote several successful plays and poems that were performed in Paris and other major French cities.

The DELION surname has also been linked to various place names throughout France, such as the commune of Délions in the Burgundy region. This suggests that the name may have originated from or been associated with specific geographic locations where families bearing this surname resided or held influence.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Delion

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

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

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