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Delaney
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  • Used in: 3 countries

Origin: Old French

From a Norman baronial surname, from a place in France, Old French del aunaie (“from the alder grove”). In Ireland an anglicization of Irish Ó Dubhshláine (descendant of Black (dubh) + Challenge (slán)).

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United Kingdom Delaney Listen Favorite Share Copy

Rank #812

Popularity Over Time (Scotland)

NRS Most Common Surnames 2024 ↗ / NRS Scotland (chart data) ↗

United States Delaney Listen Favorite Share Copy

Rank #1027
Frequency 31,236 people (11.58 per 100k)
Ethnic Distribution
White 85.31% Hispanic 1.61% Black 10.89% Asian/PI 0.49% Native Am. 0.35% Two+ 1.35%
U.S. Census Bureau Surnames ↗

France Delaney Listen Favorite Share Copy

Rank #96627
INSEE Death Records 1970-2024 ↗

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