Deluise
A surname likely derived from the French place name "Luce" or "Luz".
According to the 2010 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 514 Americans carry the last name Deluise. That puts it at #48,436 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.15 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 666,837 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Deluise surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, 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
514
1 in 666,837
Census rank
#48,436
2010 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
436
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 436 bearers of the surname Deluise in its 2010 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.15 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 48436th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Deluise, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.4%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Deluise
The surname DELUISE originated in Italy. It is derived from the Italian phrase "de l'uise," which translates to "of the door" or "of the opening." The name likely referred to someone who lived near a gateway or entrance to a town or city.
The earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in historical documents from the regions of Campania and Basilicata in southern Italy, dating back to the 15th century. In these early records, the name was often spelled as "De Luyse" or "De Luise."
One of the first known individuals with this surname was Giovanni De Luyse, a merchant from the town of Potenza in Basilicata, who lived in the late 1400s. Another early bearer of the name was Giacomo De Luise, a landowner from the city of Naples in Campania, who was mentioned in local records from the early 1500s.
Over the centuries, the name spread to other parts of Italy, and various spelling variations emerged, such as DeLuise, Deluise, and De Luise. Some of these variations may have been influenced by the local dialects or the scribes who recorded the names.
One notable bearer of the surname was Guglielmo DeLuise, a writer and philosopher from Naples, who lived from 1655 to 1724. He was known for his works on ethics and political theory.
Another prominent individual with this surname was Antonio Deluise, an Italian-American actor and comedian, who was born in 1915 and passed away in 1988. He appeared in numerous films and television shows throughout his career.
Pasquale De Luise, born in 1923 in Castelpizzuto, Italy, was a renowned Italian sculptor known for his works in bronze and marble. He received numerous awards and commissions for his art.
Michael DeLuise, the son of Dom DeLuise, is an American actor, writer, and director, born in 1970. He has appeared in various films and television shows, including Gilmore Girls and Spin City.
In the United States, the surname DELUISE is most commonly associated with the late actor and comedian Dom DeLuise, who was born in 1933 in Brooklyn, New York, and passed away in 2009. He had a successful career in film, television, and on stage, and was known for his roles in movies such as Blazing Saddles, The Cannonball Run, and Robin Hood: Men in Tights.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Deluise
Among Census respondents with the surname Deluise, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.4%).
The bar chart below shows how Deluise bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2010 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.
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 Deluise surname at the time of the 2010 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White95.2%
- Hispanic or Latino4.4%
Year on year
2010 vs 2010 Census
How has the Deluise surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
| Metric | 2010 | 2010 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,436 | #48,436 | 0.0% |
| Count | 436 | 436 | 0.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2010 Census, the number of Deluise bearers went from 436 to 436 (+0.0% change). The surname held its position in the national ranking, going from #48,436 to #48,436.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Deluise
FAQ
Deluise surname: questions and answers
How common is the last name Deluise?
The surname Deluise holds position #48,436 in the US Census Bureau's surname ranking, with an estimated 514 living bearers. It occurs at a rate of 0.15 per 100,000 Americans.
What is the ethnic background of the Deluise surname?
Among Census respondents with the surname Deluise, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.4%). These figures come from the 2010 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Where does this surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These tables list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2010 Census, along with a frequency rate and self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.