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

DeLoch, 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 DeLoch surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of DeLoch in America

DeLoch is the 92358th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The DeLoch surname appeared 199 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 DeLoch.

We can also compare 2010 data for DeLoch 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 DeLoch

The surname DELOCH finds its origins in the German language, dating back to the early medieval period around the 9th century. It is believed to have originated from the German word "delochen," which translates to "small valley" or "dell." This suggests that the name may have been derived from a geographical location or a place where the earliest bearers of this surname resided.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name DELOCH can be traced back to the Codex Diplomaticus Saxoniae, a collection of medieval documents from the region of Saxony, Germany. In this collection, a person named "Delochus" is mentioned in a deed dated around the year 1120.

In the 13th century, a prominent figure named Wilhelm DELOCH was recorded as a wealthy landowner in the region of Bavaria. He is believed to have lived between 1220 and 1280, and his name appears in various land records and legal documents from that era.

The Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of landholdings in England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086, does not contain any direct references to the surname DELOCH. However, it is possible that the name may have been introduced to England during the Norman Conquest or through subsequent migrations from continental Europe.

In the 16th century, a notable individual named Hans DELOCH (1520-1588) was a renowned clockmaker and inventor in the city of Nuremberg, Germany. He is credited with several innovations in timepiece design and is considered a pioneer in the field of horology.

Another significant figure bearing the surname DELOCH was Johann DELOCH (1678-1742), a German composer and organist who lived during the Baroque period. He was known for his contributions to sacred music and his work as a church organist in various cities across Germany.

Moving forward to the 18th century, a German naturalist and explorer named Friedrich DELOCH (1747-1821) gained recognition for his expeditions and discoveries in South America. He is particularly known for his detailed observations and writings on the flora and fauna of the Amazon region.

In the 19th century, a prominent architect named Wilhelm DELOCH (1825-1896) left his mark on the cityscape of Berlin, Germany. He was responsible for designing several notable buildings, including the Berliner Dom (Berlin Cathedral) and the Alte Nationalgalerie (Old National Gallery).

It is important to note that while these examples provide insights into the historical occurrences of the surname DELOCH, the information presented is based on limited available records and may not be exhaustive. The origins and prevalence of surnames can be complex and subject to variations across different regions and time periods.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name DeLoch

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

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

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