2000
#136,783
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 113
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Delue
A French surname derived from a variant spelling of "de la lune" meaning "of the moon".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 136 Americans carry the last name Delue. That puts it at #142,788 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,520,252 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Delue surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
136
1 in 2,520,252
Census rank
#142,788
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
119
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 119 bearers of the surname Delue in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 142788th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Delue, the largest self-reported group is White at 86.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (9.2%) and Two or More Races (3.4%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Delue
The surname DELUE has its origins in France, with records dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old French "de la hue," meaning "from the hill" or "from the knoll." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who lived on or near a hill or elevated land.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Cartulaire de Marmoutier, a collection of medieval charters from the Abbey of Marmoutier in Tours, France. In this document, a certain Geoffroi Delue is mentioned in the year 1189.
During the Middle Ages, the name appears to have been concentrated in the regions of Normandy and Brittany in northern France. It is likely that the name spread to other parts of the country through migration and trade.
In the 14th century, records show a Jean Delue who served as a clerk in the court of King Philip VI of France. Another notable figure from this period was Guillaume Delue, a merchant and landowner in the city of Rouen, who lived from around 1340 to 1410.
As the centuries progressed, the name underwent various spelling variations, such as Deluë, Delhu, and Delhue, reflecting regional dialect differences and the evolution of the French language.
One notable bearer of the name was François Delue, a French Catholic priest and theologian who lived from 1598 to 1668. He was a prominent figure in the religious debates of his time and authored several works on theological subjects.
In the 18th century, a man named Pierre Delue made a name for himself as a skilled artisan and furniture maker in Paris. His creations were highly sought after by the French nobility and are now considered valuable antiques.
Another individual of note was Jacques Delue, a French military officer who served during the Napoleonic Wars. He was born in 1775 and rose through the ranks, eventually becoming a general in Napoleon's army.
While the DELUE surname has its roots in France, it has since spread to other parts of the world through emigration and migration. However, its origins and historical significance remain firmly rooted in the French soil, with a rich tapestry of stories and individuals woven into its fabric.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Delue
Among Census respondents with the surname Delue, the largest self-reported group is White at 86.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (9.2%) and Two or More Races (3.4%).
The bar chart below shows how Delue bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Delue surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White86.6% · 103
- Hispanic or Latino9.2% · 11
- Two or more races3.4% · 4
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.8% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Delue
Delue appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#153,769
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 106
-7 bearers (-6.2%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 16,986 places
2020
#142,788
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 119
+13 bearers (+12.3%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 10,981 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #136,783 | 113 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #153,769 | 106 | 0.04 | -7 bearers (-6.2%) | Down 16,986 places |
| 2020 | #142,788 | 119 | 0.04 | +13 bearers (+12.3%) | Up 10,981 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Delue surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #153,769 | #142,788 | 7.1% |
| Count | 106 | 119 | 12.3% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -0.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Delue bearers went from 106 to 119 (+12.3% change). The surname moved up 10,981 positions in the national ranking, going from #153,769 to #142,788.
FAQ
Delue surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Delue?
Name Census estimates that about 136 living Americans carry the surname Delue. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,520,252 residents.
How common is Delue?
Delue ranks #142,788 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 119 people with the surname Delue. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (136), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Delue.
Has Delue become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Delue went from 106 recorded bearers to 119. That is an increase of 13 (+12.3%). In the national ranking it rose from #153,769 to #142,788.
What does the Census say about the background of Delue?
Among Census respondents with the surname Delue, the largest self-reported group is White at 86.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (9.2%) and Two or More Races (3.4%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Delue in the 2020 Census, accounting for 86.6% (103 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Delue appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (86.6%), Hispanic (9.2%), Two or More Races (3.4%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Delue (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Delue mean?
A French surname derived from a variant spelling of "de la lune" meaning "of the moon". The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Delue (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How common is the surname Delue?
If you just want to know how many people have the surname Delue, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.