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

DeLorbe, 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 DeLorbe surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of DeLorbe in America

DeLorbe is the 35016th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The DeLorbe surname appeared 644 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 DeLorbe.

We can also compare 2010 data for DeLorbe 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 DeLorbe

The surname DELORBE has its origins in France, emerging in the 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old French words "de l'orbe," which translates to "of the orb" or "of the sphere." This suggests a connection to astronomical or philosophical concepts prevalent during the Middle Ages.

The earliest recorded mentions of the name DELORBE can be found in various medieval documents from the regions of Normandy and Picardy in northern France. One notable reference is in a manuscript from the Abbey of Saint-Riquier, dated 1187, which lists a "Robertus de l'Orbe" among the monks residing there.

In the 13th century, the name appeared in the cartulary of the Benedictine abbey of Saint-Wandrille, mentioning a "Radulphus de l'Orbe" as a landowner in the village of Caudebec-lès-Elbeuf. This indicates the surname's association with landed gentry during that era.

The DELORBE name has also been linked to several notable figures throughout history. One such individual was Jean DELORBE (1505-1573), a celebrated French scholar and theologian who served as the rector of the University of Paris and played a significant role in the intellectual debates of the Protestant Reformation.

Another prominent bearer of this surname was Marie-Thérèse DELORBE (1737-1806), a renowned French botanist and naturalist. Her extensive collection of botanical specimens and her contributions to the study of plant life earned her recognition from prominent scientific societies of her time.

In the 19th century, the name gained recognition through the work of Auguste DELORBE (1819-1892), a French architect and urban planner who left a lasting impact on the cityscape of Paris. He was instrumental in the design and construction of several iconic buildings and public spaces in the city.

The DELORBE surname has also been associated with the medieval village of Orbe, located in the Swiss canton of Vaud. It is possible that some bearers of this name may have originated from this region or had ancestral ties to it.

Throughout its history, the DELORBE name has undergone various spelling variations, such as Delorb, Delorbe, Deloubre, and Delourbe, reflecting the linguistic and regional influences of different areas in France and neighboring countries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name DeLorbe

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

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

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