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

Deloney, 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 Deloney surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Deloney in America

Deloney is the 15171st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Deloney surname appeared 1,942 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Deloney.

We can also compare 2010 data for Deloney 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 Deloney

The surname DELONEY has its origins in England, with records dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old French words "de" and "l'aunaie," meaning "from the alder grove." This suggests that the name may have originally referred to someone who lived near or worked with alder trees.

In the early days, the name was often spelled in various ways, such as Delauney, Delaney, and Delawney. The earliest known record of the name appears in the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire in 1273, where a person named William de la Auney is mentioned.

The Deloney surname can also be traced back to the village of Delawney in Worcestershire, which was recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086 as "Delauenai." This place name likely influenced the spelling and pronunciation of the surname over time.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname was Sir Thomas Deloney, a renowned English writer and silk-weaver who lived from around 1543 to 1600. He is credited with writing several popular ballads and pamphlets, including "The Pleasant Historie of John Winchcomb" and "Thomas of Reading."

Another notable figure was John Deloney, a merchant and alderman in London, who lived from 1585 to 1663. He was involved in the silk trade and served as the Master of the Worshipful Company of Weavers.

In the 18th century, a prominent Deloney was Samuel Deloney, a successful banker and philanthropist born in 1718 in Berkshire. He established several charitable foundations and was known for his support of education and the arts.

The 19th century saw the rise of Henry Deloney, a renowned architect born in 1820 in Gloucestershire. He designed numerous buildings, including churches, schools, and country houses, and was celebrated for his Gothic Revival style.

Another significant figure was Mary Deloney, a pioneering educator and women's rights activist who lived from 1832 to 1910. She founded several schools for girls and worked tirelessly to promote equal educational opportunities for women.

While the Deloney surname may have originated from humble beginnings, it has been carried by many accomplished individuals throughout history, leaving a lasting impact in various fields.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Deloney

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

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

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