2000
#3,617
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 9,031
First available Census row
Per 100,000 3.35
Uncommon Last name
Deloach
A French occupational surname for someone who gathered bark, likely from oak trees, for tanning leather.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 10,282 Americans carry the last name Deloach. That puts it at #3,857 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 3.00 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 33,335 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Deloach 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
10K
1 in 33,335
Census rank
#3,857
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
3.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
9.0K
uncommon in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 8,966 bearers of the surname Deloach in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 3.00 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 3857th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Deloach, the largest self-reported group is White at 61.6%. The next largest groups are Black (31.3%) and Two or More Races (3.5%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Deloach
The surname DeLoach has its origins in France and is believed to have derived from the Old French phrase "de la oche," meaning "from the hill" or "from the ridge." This suggests that the name's earliest bearers likely resided near or on a hill or elevated area.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the DeLoach surname can be traced back to the 12th century in the Normandy region of France. It is believed that the name was initially spelled as "de la Oche" or variations thereof, before evolving into its modern form.
During the Middle Ages, the DeLoach name appeared in various records and manuscripts, particularly those related to land ownership and taxation. However, it is unclear if the name was mentioned in the famous Domesday Book, which was a comprehensive survey of England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086.
As the DeLoach family spread throughout France, different branches adapted the spelling to suit local dialects and preferences. Some variations included DeLoache, DeLoches, and Deloach.
One notable figure bearing the DeLoach surname was Jean DeLoach, a French soldier who fought in the Hundred Years' War between England and France. He was born around 1390 and gained recognition for his bravery on the battlefield.
Another prominent individual was Marguerite DeLoach, a French noblewoman who lived in the 16th century. She was known for her philanthropic efforts and was a patron of the arts, supporting many artists and writers during her lifetime.
In the 17th century, Pierre DeLoach, a French explorer, is believed to have accompanied expeditions to the Americas, although records of his travels are scarce.
The DeLoach surname also found its way to England, where it was sometimes anglicized to "Delawch" or "Delauch." One such individual was William Delawch, an English merchant who lived in the late 16th century and was involved in the thriving wool trade.
As the DeLoach family continued to spread across Europe and eventually to other parts of the world, the surname became more diverse in its spelling and pronunciation. However, its origins can be traced back to the hills and ridges of medieval France, where the name first emerged.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Deloach
Among Census respondents with the surname Deloach, the largest self-reported group is White at 61.6%. The next largest groups are Black (31.3%) and Two or More Races (3.5%).
The bar chart below shows how Deloach 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 Deloach surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White61.6% · 5,521
- Black or African American31.3% · 2,806
- Two or more races3.5% · 318
- Hispanic or Latino2.9% · 260
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.5% · 43
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.2% · 18
Timeline
Historical Census data for Deloach
Deloach 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
#3,766
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 9,407
+376 bearers (+4.2%)
Per 100,000 3.19
Rank movement Down 149 places
2020
#3,857
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 8,966
-441 bearers (-4.7%)
Per 100,000 3.00
Rank movement Down 91 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #3,617 | 9,031 | 3.35 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #3,766 | 9,407 | 3.19 | +376 bearers (+4.2%) | Down 149 places |
| 2020 | #3,857 | 8,966 | 3.00 | -441 bearers (-4.7%) | Down 91 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 Deloach 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 | #3,766 | #3,857 | -2.4% |
| Count | 9,407 | 8,966 | -4.7% |
| Per 100K | 3.19 | 3.00 | -6.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Deloach bearers went from 9,407 to 8,966 (-4.7% change). The surname moved down 91 positions in the national ranking, going from #3,766 to #3,857.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Deloach
FAQ
Deloach surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Deloach?
Name Census estimates that about 10,282 living Americans carry the surname Deloach. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 33,335 residents.
How common is Deloach?
Deloach ranks #3,857 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Uncommon." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 3.00 per 100,000 residents, which is about 3 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 8,966 people with the surname Deloach. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (10,282), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 3 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 3.00 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 3 of them to have the surname Deloach.
Has Deloach become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Deloach went from 9,407 recorded bearers to 8,966. That is a decrease of 441 (-4.7%). In the national ranking it fell from #3,766 to #3,857.
What does the Census say about the background of Deloach?
Among Census respondents with the surname Deloach, the largest self-reported group is White at 61.6%. The next largest groups are Black (31.3%) and Two or More Races (3.5%). 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 Deloach in the 2020 Census, accounting for 61.6% (5,521 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Deloach appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (61.6%), Black (31.3%), Two or More Races (3.5%). 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 Deloach (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 Deloach mean?
A French occupational surname for someone who gathered bark, likely from oak trees, for tanning leather. 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 Deloach (3.00 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 many Americans have the surname Deloach?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.