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

Delval, 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 Delval surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Delval in America

Delval is the 39486th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Delval surname appeared 557 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 Delval.

We can also compare 2010 data for Delval 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 Delval

The surname DELVAL has its origins in France, tracing back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have derived from the Old French words "del" and "val," meaning "of the valley." This suggests that the name was initially a descriptive one, referring to individuals who resided in or near a valley.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name DELVAL can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of land and property conducted in 1086 under the orders of William the Conqueror. This reference suggests that the name was already in use by the late 11th century, although the specific details of the individual or family mentioned are not known.

During the 13th century, the name DELVAL appeared in various records and documents, particularly in the regions of Normandy and Brittany. The earliest known bearer of the name was Jean DELVAL, a landowner from the village of Plessis-Gassot in Normandy, who lived around 1250.

In the 14th century, the name DELVAL gained prominence with the rise of Guillaume DELVAL, a renowned scholar and theologian born in 1320 in the town of Vire, Normandy. Guillaume was known for his contributions to the field of theology and his writings, which influenced religious thought during that period.

The 16th century saw the emergence of a notable figure named Jacques DELVAL, a French diplomat and statesman born in 1545 in Rouen. Jacques served as an envoy to several European courts and played a significant role in diplomatic affairs during the reign of King Henry IV.

Another prominent individual with the surname DELVAL was Marie-Anne DELVAL, a French painter and engraver who lived from 1683 to 1743. She was renowned for her intricate engravings and portraits, which captured the essence of her subjects with remarkable skill.

In the 18th century, the name DELVAL was associated with the village of Delval, located in the Auvergne region of France. This village likely derived its name from the same Old French words that gave rise to the surname, suggesting a strong connection between the place and the family name.

Throughout its history, the surname DELVAL has been found in various spellings, including Delval, Deval, and Duval, reflecting the linguistic and regional variations that occurred over time. However, the core meaning and origin of the name have remained consistent, rooted in the concept of a valley or geographical location.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Delval

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

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

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