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

DeLozier, 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 DeLozier surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of DeLozier in America

DeLozier is the 10837th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The DeLozier surname appeared 2,938 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 DeLozier.

We can also compare 2010 data for DeLozier 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 DeLozier

The surname DELOZIER has its origins in France, believed to have emerged sometime in the late medieval period, around the 13th or 14th century. It is thought to derive from the Old French words "de" meaning "of" or "from," and "l'ozier," referring to a willow tree or willow grove. This suggests the name may have initially been associated with someone who lived near a willow tree or a place known for its abundance of willows.

Early variations of the spelling include Delozieres, Delozières, and Delosier, reflecting the regional dialects and language evolution over time. The name is likely rooted in a specific location or region where willows were prevalent, though the exact origin remains uncertain.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name appears in the Parisian tax rolls from the late 15th century, where a Jacques Delozieres is listed as a resident. This provides evidence of the name's existence and use in France during that era.

In the 16th century, a prominent figure bearing the DELOZIER surname was Pierre Delozier, a merchant and landowner from the Normandy region. Historical records indicate he was born in 1522 and lived until 1598, playing a role in the local economy and community affairs.

Another notable individual was Jean-Baptiste Delozier, a French military officer who served during the Thirty Years' War in the early 17th century. Born in 1587, he rose to the rank of captain and played a part in several significant battles before his death in 1642.

Moving into the 18th century, Marie-Françoise Delozier, born in 1723, was a celebrated artist and painter known for her intricate portraiture and landscapes. Her works were highly regarded during her lifetime and can still be found in various art collections throughout Europe.

In the 19th century, Charles-Edouard Delozier, born in 1814, was a renowned architect and urban planner who contributed to the redesign and modernization of several French cities, including Lyon and Bordeaux. His innovative designs and attention to detail left a lasting impact on the urban landscapes of his time.

While the DELOZIER surname originated in France, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and emigration, with notable individuals bearing this name across different eras and regions, reflecting the rich history and diversity of this surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name DeLozier

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

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

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