Delon
From a surname referring to someone with an occupation involving long hours or late nights.
According to the 2010 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 548 Americans carry the last name Delon. That puts it at #44,653 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.16 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 625,464 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Delon surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, 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
548
1 in 625,464
Census rank
#44,653
2010 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.2
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
481
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 481 bearers of the surname Delon in its 2010 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.16 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 44653rd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Delon, the largest self-reported group is White at 49.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (38.5%) and Black (6.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Delon
The surname DELON originated in France during the medieval period. It derives from the Old French word "del on," meaning "from the source or spring." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who lived near a natural spring or well.
In its earliest recorded forms, the name appeared as "de Lone" or "de Lonne" in various documents from the 12th and 13th centuries in the Île-de-France region. These spellings likely referred to specific place names that no longer exist or have evolved over time.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the DELON surname can be found in the Cartulaire de l'Abbaye de Saint-Victor de Marseille, a medieval manuscript from the 12th century. It mentions a "Petrus de Lone" as a witness to a land transaction in the year 1187.
During the 13th century, the DELON name appeared in the Rôles des Fiefs du Comté de Champagne, a record of feudal landholdings in the County of Champagne. This document lists a "Guibertus Delon" as a tenant of the Count in the year 1249.
A notable bearer of the DELON surname was Jean Delon (c. 1495 - 1563), a French poet and diplomat who served as the Ambassador of France to the Ottoman Empire under King Francis I. He is remembered for his collection of poems titled "Les Regrets" published in 1558.
In the 17th century, Jacques Delon (1615 - 1678) was a French painter known for his religious works and portraits. He was a member of the Académie Royale de Peinture et de Sculpture and worked primarily in Paris.
During the 18th century, the DELON name appeared in records from the Burgundy region of France. One notable figure was Claude Delon (1732 - 1807), a vintner and winemaker who is credited with improving the quality of the region's wines through innovative techniques.
In more recent history, Alain Delon (born 1935) is a famous French actor and filmmaker. He has starred in numerous critically acclaimed films such as "Le Samouraï," "Borsalino," and "The Leopard." Delon is considered one of the greatest actors of European cinema and has received numerous honors for his work.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Delon
Among Census respondents with the surname Delon, the largest self-reported group is White at 49.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (38.5%) and Black (6.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Delon bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2010 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.
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 Delon surname at the time of the 2010 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White49.5%
- Hispanic or Latino38.5%
- Black or African American6.0%
- Asian and Pacific Islander2.9%
- Two or more races1.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.5%
Year on year
2010 vs 2010 Census
How has the Delon surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
| Metric | 2010 | 2010 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,653 | #44,653 | 0.0% |
| Count | 481 | 481 | 0.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2010 Census, the number of Delon bearers went from 481 to 481 (+0.0% change). The surname held its position in the national ranking, going from #44,653 to #44,653.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Delon
FAQ
Delon surname: questions and answers
How common is the last name Delon?
The surname Delon holds position #44,653 in the US Census Bureau's surname ranking, with an estimated 548 living bearers. It occurs at a rate of 0.16 per 100,000 Americans.
What is the ethnic background of the Delon surname?
Among Census respondents with the surname Delon, the largest self-reported group is White at 49.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (38.5%) and Black (6.0%). These figures come from the 2010 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Where does this surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These tables list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2010 Census, along with a frequency rate and self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.