2000
#13,931
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,986
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.74
Rare Last name
Deloatch
A French occupational surname referring to a maker or seller of wooden staves or barrel slats.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 2,328 Americans carry the last name Deloatch. That puts it at #14,199 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.68 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 147,231 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Deloatch surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
2.3K
1 in 147,231
Census rank
#14,199
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.7
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
2.0K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 2,030 bearers of the surname Deloatch in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.68 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 14199th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Deloatch, the largest self-reported group is Black at 86.2%. The next largest groups are White (5.7%) and Two or More Races (4.6%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Deloatch
The surname DELOATCH is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period, likely derived from the Old English words "delu" meaning "brook" or "stream" and "ætch" meaning "dweller." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived near a small brook or stream.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name DELOATCH can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "de la Ache," indicating a connection to a specific location or place name. This early spelling variation provides insight into the name's evolution over time.
In the 13th century, the surname DELOATCH was documented in various records, such as the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire and the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire, where it was spelled as "Deloache" and "Deloche," respectively. These spellings further reinforce the name's English origins and its association with a particular geographic area.
During the 16th century, a notable individual bearing the surname DELOATCH was Sir John Deloatch (c. 1520-1589), a prominent English merchant and Member of Parliament for the city of Bristol. His life and accomplishments are well-documented in historical records from that era.
In the 17th century, another notable figure was William Deloatch (1632-1701), an English clergyman and scholar who served as the Dean of Winchester Cathedral. His writings and contributions to the Church of England are recorded in various religious texts and documents from that time period.
Crossing the Atlantic, one of the earliest recorded instances of the DELOATCH surname in America dates back to the late 18th century. Samuel Deloatch (1767-1842), a farmer and landowner from North Carolina, is mentioned in several land records and property deeds from that region.
Another prominent figure from the 19th century was Mary Deloatch (1821-1898), an American educator and abolitionist from Pennsylvania. She was actively involved in the Underground Railroad and played a pivotal role in assisting escaped enslaved individuals on their journey to freedom.
In the 20th century, Robert Deloatch (1912-1998) was a distinguished African American lawyer and civil rights activist from Ohio. He was known for his tireless efforts in fighting for racial equality and social justice, particularly through his legal work and advocacy.
While the surname DELOATCH has its roots in England, it has since spread to various parts of the world, including the United States, where it has become firmly established as a recognized family name with a rich historical legacy.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Deloatch
Among Census respondents with the surname Deloatch, the largest self-reported group is Black at 86.2%. The next largest groups are White (5.7%) and Two or More Races (4.6%).
The bar chart below shows how Deloatch bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Deloatch surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American86.2% · 1,749
- White5.7% · 116
- Two or more races4.6% · 94
- Hispanic or Latino3.1% · 62
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.2% · 5
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.2% · 4
Timeline
Historical Census data for Deloatch
Deloatch appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#13,721
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,206
+220 bearers (+11.1%)
Per 100,000 0.75
Rank movement Up 210 places
2020
#14,199
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,030
-176 bearers (-8.0%)
Per 100,000 0.68
Rank movement Down 478 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #13,931 | 1,986 | 0.74 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #13,721 | 2,206 | 0.75 | +220 bearers (+11.1%) | Up 210 places |
| 2020 | #14,199 | 2,030 | 0.68 | -176 bearers (-8.0%) | Down 478 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Deloatch surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,721 | #14,199 | -3.5% |
| Count | 2,206 | 2,030 | -8.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.75 | 0.68 | -9.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Deloatch bearers went from 2,206 to 2,030 (-8.0% change). The surname moved down 478 positions in the national ranking, going from #13,721 to #14,199.
FAQ
Deloatch surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Deloatch?
Name Census estimates that about 2,328 living Americans carry the surname Deloatch. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 147,231 residents.
How common is Deloatch?
Deloatch ranks #14,199 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.68 per 100,000 residents, which is about 1 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 2,030 people with the surname Deloatch. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (2,328), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.68 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.68 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 1 of them to have the surname Deloatch.
Has Deloatch become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Deloatch went from 2,206 recorded bearers to 2,030. That is a decrease of 176 (-8.0%). In the national ranking it fell from #13,721 to #14,199.
What does the Census say about the background of Deloatch?
Among Census respondents with the surname Deloatch, the largest self-reported group is Black at 86.2%. The next largest groups are White (5.7%) and Two or More Races (4.6%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Black is the largest self-reported group for the surname Deloatch in the 2020 Census, accounting for 86.2% (1,749 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Deloatch appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Black (86.2%), White (5.7%), Two or More Races (4.6%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Deloatch (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Deloatch mean?
A French occupational surname referring to a maker or seller of wooden staves or barrel slats. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Deloatch (0.68 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the surname Deloatch?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.