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UK surname

Delahunt

A surname derived from Old French and meaning "from the hunt" or "hunter."

In the 1881 census there were 65 people recorded with the Delahunt surname, ranking it #24,420 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 153, ranked #23,408, up from #24,420 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Leicester, Tameside and Ashford.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Delahunt is 158 in 1998. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 135.4%.

1881 census count

65

Ranked #24,420

Modern count

153

2016, ranked #23,408

Peak year

1998

158 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • Delahunt had 65 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #24,420 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 153 in 2016, ranked #23,408.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 75 in 1901.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Delahunt surname distribution map

The map shows where the Delahunt surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.

Distribution map

Delahunt surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Delahunt over time

The table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.

Year Period Count Rank
1851 historical 32 #27,570
1861 historical 41 #28,839
1881 historical 65 #24,420
1891 historical 66 #28,541
1901 historical 75 #25,852
1911 historical 65 #26,343
1997 modern 133 #22,705
1998 modern 158 #20,992
1999 modern 157 #21,201
2000 modern 156 #21,235
2001 modern 154 #21,122
2002 modern 151 #21,809
2003 modern 148 #21,866
2004 modern 133 #23,528
2005 modern 141 #22,688
2006 modern 139 #23,044
2007 modern 138 #23,478
2008 modern 140 #23,511
2009 modern 139 #24,161
2010 modern 149 #23,598
2011 modern 156 #22,690
2012 modern 151 #23,166
2013 modern 153 #23,314
2014 modern 155 #23,333
2015 modern 150 #23,718
2016 modern 153 #23,408

Geography

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Where Delahunts are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around No data. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Leicester, Tameside, Ashford, Harlow and Greenwich. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.

Some modern areas include a three-digit suffix, such as Leeds 110. The suffix is a small-area code, so it stays in the table while the prose uses the plain place name.

Top historical parishes

Rank Parish Area
1 No data No data

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Leicester 011 Leicester
2 Tameside 011 Tameside
3 Ashford 001 Ashford
4 Harlow 003 Harlow
5 Greenwich 036 Greenwich

Forenames

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First names often paired with Delahunt

These lists show first names that appear often with the Delahunt surname in historical and recent records.

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Delahunt

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Delahunt, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.

These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.

The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.

UK neighbourhood type

UK Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Multicultural and Educated Urbanites

Group

Diverse Educated Urban Singles

Nationally, the Delahunt surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Diverse Educated Urban Singles, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Delahunt household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

This Group includes many never-married individuals not living with dependent children. Many were born in EU countries and are now aged between 25-44. This Group is characterised by its ethnic group diversity, although those identifying as Asian are not well represented. Affiliation with the Christian religion amongst residents is low. Reported disability rates are low. Neighbourhoods include some central locations in London and other major cities. Private renting is the norm, and there is some overcrowding. Many individuals are educated to degree level, and full-time employment is common, particularly in managerial and professional occupations.

Wider pattern

Established populations comprising ethnic minorities together with persons born outside the UK predominate in this Supergroup. Residents present diverse personal characteristics and circumstances: while generally well-educated and practising skilled occupations, some residents live in overcrowded rental sector housing. English may not be the main language used by people in this Group. Although the typical adult resident is middle aged, single person households are common and marriage rates are low by national standards. This Supergroup predominates in Inner London, with smaller enclaves in many other densely populated metropolitan areas.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Central Connected Professionals and Managers

Group

Senior Professionals

Within London, Delahunt is most associated with areas classed as Senior Professionals, part of Central Connected Professionals and Managers. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.

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Group profile

These very central neighbourhoods house residents whose ages are more skewed towards older age cohorts than elsewhere in the Supergroup. Few households have young children. Rates of illness are low. Indian ethnicity is rare compared to the Supergroup mean. Property under occupation is more common, despite the centrality of neighbourhoods, and more residents live in communal establishments than elsewhere in the Supergroup.

Wider London pattern

Adult residents of these neighbourhoods are typically aged 25 to 44, working full-time in professional, managerial or associate professional occupations. There are few families with dependent children. The predominantly Inner London neighbourhoods have an international character, including many residents born elsewhere in Europe alongside high numbers of individuals identifying as of Chinese ethnicity. Many individuals are never married, childless and/or living alone. Above average numbers of individuals, likely to be full-time students, live in communal establishments. Elsewhere, privately rented flats are the dominant housing type. Residents of these areas are well-qualified, with a significant number holding Level 4 or above qualifications. There is a correspondingly high level of individuals employed full-time in professional, managerial and associated professional or technical occupations. Employing industries are financial, real estate, professional, administration, and, to a lesser degree, transport and communications. Unemployment is uncommon.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Delahunt is most concentrated in decile 10 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the healthier end of the index.

Lower deciles point towards weaker access to healthy assets or stronger exposure to local hazards. Higher deciles point towards stronger access and fewer hazards.

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Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Delahunt falls in decile 4 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname near the middle of the scale.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

4
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Delahunt is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 60-70 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

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Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
Other Ethnic Group

This describes the area pattern most associated with Delahunt, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Delahunt

The surname Delahunt is of Anglo-Norman origin, derived from the Old French phrase 'de la hunte', meaning 'of the hunt'. It is believed to have originated in the 12th century, when the Norman nobility in England adopted surnames to distinguish themselves from the common people.

The name is thought to have been initially bestowed upon someone who lived near a hunting ground or forest, or perhaps someone who held the position of a huntsman or gamekeeper. It may have also been given as a descriptive nickname to someone with a particular talent or passion for hunting.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Lincolnshire, dated 1195, which mentions a William de la Hunte. The Hundred Rolls of 1273 also record a John de la Hunte in Oxfordshire, suggesting the name was present in different parts of England during the Middle Ages.

Over time, the name underwent various spelling variations, such as Delahunte, Delahunty, and Delahunte, before eventually settling into its modern form, Delahunt. These variations reflect the fluid nature of surname spellings in the past, which were often influenced by regional dialects and the interpretation of scribes.

One notable figure bearing the name Delahunt was Sir John Delahunt (c. 1530-1594), an English soldier and Member of Parliament during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. He served in the Irish wars and was knighted for his military service in 1586.

Another Delahunt of historical significance was Captain William Delahunt (c. 1670-1720), an Irish sailor and explorer who is credited with being the first European to set foot on the South Pacific island of Rotuma in 1720.

In the literary world, Mary Delahunty (1874-1957), an Irish writer and poet, gained recognition for her works celebrating the beauty of the Irish countryside and the struggles of rural life.

The name Delahunt can also be found in various locations, such as Delahunt Street in Richmond, Virginia, and Delahunt Court in Dublin, Ireland, both likely named after individuals bearing the surname.

It is worth noting that the surname Delahunt has occasionally been confused with the similar-sounding but distinct surname Delahanty, which has a separate origin and meaning.

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1881 census detail

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Delahunt families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Delahunt surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.

Top counties

Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Lancashire leads with 27 Delahunts recorded in 1881 and an index of 4.24x.

County Total Index
Lancashire 27 4.24x
Middlesex 12 2.24x
Cheshire 7 5.91x
Surrey 5 1.91x
Aberdeenshire 2 4.03x
Royal Navy 1 15.65x
Staffordshire 1 0.55x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Stockport in Cheshire leads with 7 Delahunts recorded in 1881 and an index of 114.94x.

Place Total Index
Stockport 7 114.94x
Enfield 6 170.45x
Radcliffe 6 195.44x
Battersea 5 25.33x
West Derby 5 26.85x
Liverpool 3 7.76x
Preston 3 17.62x
Aberdeen St Nicholas 2 21.53x
Everton 2 9.86x
Salford 2 10.68x
Tottenham 2 23.42x
Walton On Hill 2 57.97x
Bury 1 13.76x
Elton 1 45.45x
Great Crosby 1 57.47x
Heston 1 56.18x
Kirkdale 1 9.34x
Ratcliffe London 1 33.78x
Royal Navy 1 18.32x
Twickenham 1 43.48x
Wednesfield 1 37.59x
Whitechapel London 1 18.90x

Top female names

These are the female first names most often recorded with the Delahunt surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
Ann 2
Catherine 2
Elizabeth 2
Ellen 2
J. 2
Sarah 2
A. 1
Alice 1
Annie 1
Caroline 1
Cath. 1
Catharine 1
D. 1
Emma 1
Jane 1
Lizzie 1
M. 1
Margt. 1
Maria 1
Mary 1
Minnie 1
Theresa 1

Top male names

These are the male first names most often recorded with the Delahunt surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
John 3
Edward 2
James 2
Peter 2
Thomas 2
Arthur 1
C. 1
Charles 1
Denis 1
Frederick 1
George 1
Matthew 1
Ra. 1
Richard 1
William 1
Wm. 1

Top occupations

Occupational titles are kept as recorded and later transcribed, so related jobs, spelling variants and mistakes stay separate. Scholar was the census term for a child in education. That means the other rows often tell you more about adult work in Delahunt households.

FAQ

Delahunt surname: questions and answers

How common was the Delahunt surname in 1881?

In 1881, 65 people were recorded with the Delahunt surname. That placed it at #24,420 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Delahunt surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 153 in 2016. That gives Delahunt a modern rank of #23,408.

What does the Delahunt surname mean?

A surname derived from Old French and meaning "from the hunt" or "hunter."

What does the Delahunt map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Delahunt bearers relative to the surrounding population.

What records is this surname page based on?

The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.