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UK surname

Delange

A Dutch surname derived from the phrase "de lange" meaning "the tall one".

In the 1881 census there were 16 people recorded with the Delange surname, ranking it #31,301 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 174, ranked #21,466, up from #31,301 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Salford, North Dorset and Mendip.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Delange is 174 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 987.5%.

1881 census count

16

Ranked #31,301

Modern count

174

2016, ranked #21,466

Peak year

2016

174 bearers

Map years

2

2006 to 2016

Key insights

  • Delange had 16 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #31,301 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 174 in 2016, ranked #21,466.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 32 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Delange surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Delange surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Delange 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
1861 historical 14 #32,072
1881 historical 16 #31,301
1891 historical 20 #32,579
1901 historical 30 #30,724
1911 historical 32 #29,838
1997 modern 61 #31,526
1998 modern 73 #30,681
1999 modern 79 #30,243
2000 modern 78 #30,361
2001 modern 81 #29,828
2002 modern 89 #29,428
2003 modern 87 #29,615
2004 modern 97 #28,455
2005 modern 112 #26,114
2006 modern 121 #25,133
2007 modern 126 #24,860
2008 modern 133 #24,350
2009 modern 145 #23,473
2010 modern 160 #22,487
2011 modern 165 #21,829
2012 modern 165 #21,782
2013 modern 169 #21,826
2014 modern 172 #21,731
2015 modern 166 #22,159
2016 modern 174 #21,466

Geography

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Where Delanges 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 Salford, North Dorset, Mendip, Crieff North and Oxford. 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 Salford 010 Salford
2 North Dorset 004 North Dorset
3 Mendip 008 Mendip
4 Crieff North Perth and Kinross
5 Oxford 013 Oxford

Forenames

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First names often paired with Delange

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Delange

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Delange, 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 Delange surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Diverse Educated Urban Singles, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Delange 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

The Greater London Mix

Group

Skilled Trades and Construction Workers

Within London, Delange is most associated with areas classed as Skilled Trades and Construction Workers, part of The Greater London Mix. 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 scattered, peripheral and often low residential density neighbourhoods house more workers in skilled trades and construction. Few households rent social housing and there are few students. Multiple car ownership is higher than the Supergroup average, perhaps because of poorer public transport connectivity. Incidence of mixed or multiple ethnicity is below the Supergroup average, and the absence of individuals identifying as Pakistani or Other Asian groups is also less pronounced. Flatted accommodation is less dominant than elsewhere in the Supergroup.

Wider London pattern

A Supergroup embodying London's diversity in many respects, apart from low numbers of residents identifying as of Bangladeshi, Indian, Pakistani or Other (non-Chinese) Asian ethnicity. There is lower than average prevalence of families with dependent children, while there are above average occurrences of never-married individuals and single-person households. The age distribution is skewed towards younger, single residents and couples without children, with many individuals identifying as of mixed or multiple ethnicity. Social rented or private rented housing is slightly more prevalent than average, and many residents live in flats. Individuals typically work in professional and associated roles in public administration, education or health rather than in elementary occupations in agriculture, energy, water, construction or manufacturing. Incidence of students is slightly below average. Individuals declaring no religion are more prevalent than average and non-use of English at home is below average.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Delange 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.

10
Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Delange falls in decile 5 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.

5
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Delange is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 30-40 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
White - Other

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

Meaning and origin of Delange

The surname DELANGE has its origins in the French language and can be traced back to the regions of northern France and Belgium. The name is derived from the Old French words "de" meaning "from" and "lange" meaning "long," suggesting that the name was likely given to someone who was tall or lived near a long stretch of land.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name DELANGE can be found in the Cartulaire de l'abbaye de Saint-Bertin, a medieval manuscript dating back to the 12th century. This cartulary, which contains records of land transactions and legal documents, mentions a "Raoul Delange" who was a landowner in the region of Artois, France.

In the 13th century, there are records of a noble family named DELANGE residing in the county of Hainaut, in modern-day Belgium. One notable member of this family was Jean DELANGE, a knight who fought in the Battle of Bouvines in 1214 alongside the French king Philip II.

During the Renaissance period, the name DELANGE gained prominence in the Netherlands. Pieter DELANGE (1520-1604) was a renowned painter from Antwerp, known for his religious works and portraits. His son, Jacob DELANGE (1565-1638), also became a celebrated artist, particularly famous for his landscape paintings.

In the 17th century, a branch of the DELANGE family settled in the French region of Normandy. François DELANGE (1639-1712) was a prominent lawyer and magistrate in the city of Rouen. His descendants continued to play influential roles in the legal and administrative spheres of Normandy for several generations.

Another notable individual bearing the surname DELANGE was Marie-Anne DELANGE (1711-1793), a French writer and salonnière from Paris. Her literary salon attracted many of the leading intellectuals and philosophers of the Enlightenment period, including Voltaire and Diderot.

Throughout its history, the surname DELANGE has been associated with various professions, from nobility and military service to the arts and legal fields. While its origins can be traced back to the Middle Ages in northern France and Belgium, the name has since spread across Europe and beyond, carried by generations of families who have left their mark in diverse fields.

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1881 census detail

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Delange families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Delange 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. Yorkshire leads with 7 Delanges recorded in 1881 and an index of 5.57x.

County Total Index
Yorkshire 7 5.57x
Middlesex 5 3.94x
Lancashire 1 0.66x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Nether Hallam in Yorkshire leads with 7 Delanges recorded in 1881 and an index of 411.76x.

Place Total Index
Nether Hallam 7 411.76x
Paddington London 2 42.92x
St Giles In Fields London 2 322.58x
Blackburn 1 25.00x
Spitalfields London 1 105.26x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Gerinade 1
Jane 1
Marguerite 1
Mary 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
Hendrik 2
Herman 2
Bernard 1
Hartog 1
Hermann 1
John 1
William 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 Delange households.

FAQ

Delange surname: questions and answers

How common was the Delange surname in 1881?

In 1881, 16 people were recorded with the Delange surname. That placed it at #31,301 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Delange surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 174 in 2016. That gives Delange a modern rank of #21,466.

What does the Delange surname mean?

A Dutch surname derived from the phrase "de lange" meaning "the tall one".

What does the Delange map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Delange 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.