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

Delp, 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 Delp surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Delp in America

Delp is the 6598th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Delp surname appeared 5,134 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 2 people would have the surname Delp.

We can also compare 2010 data for Delp 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 Delp

The surname DELP is believed to have originated in Germany, with its earliest recorded instances dating back to the 16th century. The name is thought to be derived from the German word "delf," meaning "a quarry" or "a mine," suggesting that the family's ancestors may have been involved in mining or quarrying activities.

One of the earliest documented references to the name DELP can be found in the town records of Heidelberg, Germany, from the year 1587, where a certain Hans DELP is mentioned as a resident. Additionally, the name appears in the parish records of Worms, Germany, in the late 16th century, indicating its presence in multiple regions of the country during that time period.

In the 17th century, the DELP surname began to spread beyond Germany's borders, with some families migrating to neighboring countries. One notable example is Johann DELP, a German-born watchmaker who settled in Switzerland in the mid-1600s and established a successful business in Geneva.

As the centuries progressed, the DELP name continued to appear in various historical records across Europe. For instance, a merchant named Peter DELP is documented as living in Amsterdam, Netherlands, in the early 1700s, while a family of DELPs resided in the village of Großhöflein, Austria, during the late 18th century.

The 19th century saw several individuals with the DELP surname achieving notable accomplishments. One such figure was Friedrich DELP, a German philosopher and theologian born in 1890, who was executed by the Nazis in 1945 for his involvement in the resistance movement against the Third Reich.

Another prominent DELP was the American musician and songwriter Brad DELP (1951-2007), best known as the lead vocalist of the rock band Boston. His powerful vocals and songwriting contributions played a significant role in the band's success and helped shape the iconic sound of their albums.

Other noteworthy individuals with the DELP surname include the German painter and sculptor Karl DELP (1899-1982), whose works are celebrated for their expressionist style, and the American baseball player and coach Jim DELP (1914-1999), who spent several decades in the major leagues as a player and manager.

While the name DELP may have originated from humble beginnings in the mining and quarrying industries of Germany, it has since been carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions, leaving an indelible mark on various aspects of history and culture across multiple countries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Delp

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

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

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