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

Delphonse, 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 Delphonse surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Delphonse in America

Delphonse is the 160975th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Delphonse surname appeared 100 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 Delphonse.

The history of the last name Delphonse

The surname DELPHONSE has its origins in France, tracing back to the medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Old French phrase "de l'fonse," which translates to "from the fountain" or "from the well." This suggests that the earliest bearers of this name may have resided near a notable water source or well.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name DELPHONSE can be found in the Cartulaire de Notre-Dame de Chartres, a collection of charters and documents pertaining to the Cathedral of Chartres in northern France, dating back to the 12th century. In this manuscript, a certain Guillelmus Delphonse is mentioned as a witness to a land transaction.

During the 13th century, the DELPHONSE name appeared in various records across the regions of Normandy and Picardy in northern France. It is possible that the name may have originated from a place name, such as a village or hamlet with a connection to a local fountain or well, but no definitive evidence has been found to support this theory.

In the 14th century, a notable bearer of the DELPHONSE surname was Jean Delphonse, a merchant from the city of Rouen in Normandy. Records indicate that he was involved in the thriving textile trade of the time, exporting goods throughout Europe.

Another prominent figure with the DELPHONSE surname was Marie Delphonse, a renowned midwife who lived in Paris during the late 16th century. She is credited with advocating for better training and recognition for midwives, and her expertise was sought after by many noble families in the city.

In the 17th century, the DELPHONSE name gained further prominence with the birth of François Delphonse (1632-1701), a celebrated architect who worked on several notable buildings in Paris, including the Hôtel de Ville (City Hall) and the Palais des Tuileries.

As the DELPHONSE name spread across France and into other parts of Europe, various spellings and variations emerged, such as Delfonce, Delfons, and Delphons. However, the core pronunciation and meaning remained largely unchanged, rooted in the Old French phrase "de l'fonse."

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Delphonse

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

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 Delphonse 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.

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

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