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

DeLisser, 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 DeLisser surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of DeLisser in America

DeLisser is the 64200th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The DeLisser surname appeared 310 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 DeLisser.

We can also compare 2010 data for DeLisser 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 DeLisser

The surname DELISSER is of French origin, with its roots traced back to the northern regions of France during the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the old French phrase "de l'isseur," which translates to "of the weaver." This suggests that the name may have initially been an occupational surname for individuals involved in the textile industry, particularly weavers.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name DELISSER can be found in the historical records of Normandy, where a family bearing this surname resided in the 13th century. It is documented in the Cartulaire de l'Abbaye de Fécamp, an ancient manuscript dating back to 1265, which mentions a certain Jehan Delisser, a weaver from the village of Fécamp.

During the late 14th century, the DELISSER name appeared in the Parish Records of Saint-Germain-des-Prés in Paris, indicating the presence of a family with this surname in the French capital. Notably, a prominent figure named Guillaume DELISSER (c. 1370 - 1432) was a master weaver and guild member in Paris during this era.

In the 16th century, the DELISSER name gained recognition beyond France's borders. Records show that a merchant named Étienne DELISSER (c. 1520 - 1585) established trade routes between France and the Low Countries, contributing to the spread of the name in the region.

Another notable figure was Jacques DELISSER (1637 - 1712), a French botanist and naturalist from Blois. He was renowned for his extensive studies on the flora of the Loire Valley and contributed significantly to the field of botany during the 17th century.

As the centuries progressed, the DELISSER name continued to be associated with various professions and disciplines. In the late 18th century, Marie-Antoinette DELISSER (1765 - 1842), a prominent French novelist and poet, gained recognition for her literary works, which often explored themes of love and societal dynamics.

While the DELISSER surname has its origins in France, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and cultural exchanges. However, the name's historical roots remain deeply intertwined with the textile industry and the skilled weavers who once bore this distinguished surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name DeLisser

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

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

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