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

Deller, 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 Deller surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Deller in America

Deller is the 22673rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Deller surname appeared 1,131 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 Deller.

We can also compare 2010 data for Deller 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 Deller

The surname Deller is of English origin, with its roots dating back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have originated from the Old English word "dell," which referred to a small valley or dell. This suggests that the name may have been initially given as a topographic name to someone who lived near or in a dell or small valley.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Deller can be found in the Subsidy Rolls of Sussex, England, dating back to 1296. In this record, the name appears as "Gilbert de la Delle," which translates to "Gilbert of the Dell." This early spelling variation provides insight into the name's evolution over time.

During the 14th century, the surname Deller is also mentioned in the Feet of Fines records for Yorkshire, England. In these legal documents, the name is spelled as "Dellour," further showcasing the various forms it took in different regions.

Notably, the surname Deller appears in the renowned Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of land and property conducted in 1086 by order of William the Conqueror. This inclusion suggests that the name had already established itself as a hereditary surname by the late 11th century.

One prominent individual bearing the Deller surname was Thomas Deller, a 17th-century English architect and surveyor born in 1635. He was responsible for the design and construction of several notable buildings, including the Sheldonian Theatre in Oxford and the Ashmolean Museum, which he completed in 1683.

Another notable figure was Sir Edward Deller, a British diplomat and colonial administrator who served as the Governor of the Leeward Islands from 1789 to 1798. His tenure coincided with the tumultuous period of the French Revolutionary Wars, and he played a crucial role in maintaining British control over the Caribbean colonies.

In the literary realm, the name Deller is associated with the English writer and poet Mary Deller (1613-1688). Her works, which often explored religious and spiritual themes, were widely read and appreciated during her lifetime.

The Deller surname also has a connection to the arts through the renowned English conductor and musicologist, Sir John Deller (1914-1997). He was a pioneer in the field of early music performance and is credited with reviving interest in the works of composers such as Purcell and Handel.

Finally, in the field of sports, the name Deller is associated with the English cricketer, Thomas Deller (1828-1886). He played first-class cricket for various teams, including the prestigious Marylebone Cricket Club, and was known for his exceptional batting skills.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Deller

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

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

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