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

DeLoach, 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 DeLoach surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of DeLoach in America

DeLoach is the 3766th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The DeLoach surname appeared 9,407 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 3 people would have the surname DeLoach.

We can also compare 2010 data for DeLoach 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 DeLoach

The surname DeLoach has its origins in France and is believed to have derived from the Old French phrase "de la oche," meaning "from the hill" or "from the ridge." This suggests that the name's earliest bearers likely resided near or on a hill or elevated area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the DeLoach surname can be traced back to the 12th century in the Normandy region of France. It is believed that the name was initially spelled as "de la Oche" or variations thereof, before evolving into its modern form.

During the Middle Ages, the DeLoach name appeared in various records and manuscripts, particularly those related to land ownership and taxation. However, it is unclear if the name was mentioned in the famous Domesday Book, which was a comprehensive survey of England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086.

As the DeLoach family spread throughout France, different branches adapted the spelling to suit local dialects and preferences. Some variations included DeLoache, DeLoches, and Deloach.

One notable figure bearing the DeLoach surname was Jean DeLoach, a French soldier who fought in the Hundred Years' War between England and France. He was born around 1390 and gained recognition for his bravery on the battlefield.

Another prominent individual was Marguerite DeLoach, a French noblewoman who lived in the 16th century. She was known for her philanthropic efforts and was a patron of the arts, supporting many artists and writers during her lifetime.

In the 17th century, Pierre DeLoach, a French explorer, is believed to have accompanied expeditions to the Americas, although records of his travels are scarce.

The DeLoach surname also found its way to England, where it was sometimes anglicized to "Delawch" or "Delauch." One such individual was William Delawch, an English merchant who lived in the late 16th century and was involved in the thriving wool trade.

As the DeLoach family continued to spread across Europe and eventually to other parts of the world, the surname became more diverse in its spelling and pronunciation. However, its origins can be traced back to the hills and ridges of medieval France, where the name first emerged.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name DeLoach

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

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

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