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

Dely, 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 Dely surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dely in America

Dely is the 71478th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dely surname appeared 273 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 Dely.

We can also compare 2010 data for Dely 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 Dely

The surname DELY is of French origin, deriving from the Old French word "delier" which means "to untie" or "to release." The earliest recorded use of this name can be traced back to the 12th century in the region of Normandy, France.

The name DELY is believed to have originated as an occupational surname, referring to individuals who worked as untiers or releasers of goods or cargo. It may have also been given to those who were involved in the unlocking or opening of doors or gates.

In medieval times, surnames were often derived from the trades or occupations of individuals, and the name DELY likely followed this naming convention. The first recorded bearer of this surname was Robert DELY, who was mentioned in the Cartulaire de l'abbaye de Savigny in 1189.

During the 13th century, the name DELY appeared in various records and documents across northern France, particularly in the regions of Normandy and Picardy. One notable bearer of the name was Jean DELY, a merchant from Rouen, who was mentioned in the city's trade records in 1274.

As the centuries passed, the DELY name spread to other parts of France and eventually to other European countries. In England, the earliest recorded instance of the name was Richard DELY, who was listed in the Subsidy Rolls of Staffordshire in 1327.

In the 16th century, a notable bearer of the DELY name was Pierre DELY, a French philosopher and theologian born in 1515 in Normandy. He was known for his writings on religious topics and his contributions to the intellectual discourse of the time.

Another significant figure was Jacques DELY (1598-1675), a French architect and engineer who worked on several notable projects, including the construction of the Château de Versailles and the fortifications of the city of Lille.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the DELY name continued to appear in various records and documents across Europe. Notable bearers included Henri DELY (1640-1707), a French poet and playwright, and Marie-Anne DELY (1723-1789), a French composer and harpsichordist who was celebrated for her contributions to the Baroque music tradition.

In the 19th century, one of the most prominent individuals with the surname DELY was Charles-Édouard DELY (1825-1899), a French painter and illustrator known for his depictions of historical and military scenes.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dely

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

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

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