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UK surname

Delarue

A locational French surname originally designating someone from a small road or alley.

In the 1881 census there were 60 people recorded with the Delarue surname, ranking it #25,133 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 106, ranked #29,927, down from #25,133 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Colchester, Cornwall and Reigate and Banstead.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Delarue is 109 in 2000. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 76.7%.

1881 census count

60

Ranked #25,133

Modern count

106

2016, ranked #29,927

Peak year

2000

109 bearers

Map years

2

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • Delarue had 60 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #25,133 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 106 in 2016, ranked #29,927.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 87 in 1901.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Delarue surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Delarue surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Delarue 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 34 #27,194
1861 historical 32 #29,944
1881 historical 60 #25,133
1891 historical 73 #27,677
1901 historical 87 #24,386
1911 historical 82 #24,635
1997 modern 98 #27,179
1998 modern 101 #27,479
1999 modern 99 #27,906
2000 modern 109 #26,381
2001 modern 98 #27,672
2002 modern 92 #29,040
2003 modern 91 #29,121
2004 modern 85 #30,132
2005 modern 85 #30,219
2006 modern 97 #28,793
2007 modern 100 #28,669
2008 modern 100 #29,001
2009 modern 94 #30,538
2010 modern 99 #30,397
2011 modern 101 #29,938
2012 modern 100 #30,258
2013 modern 99 #30,934
2014 modern 104 #30,365
2015 modern 100 #31,005
2016 modern 106 #29,927

Geography

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Where Delarues 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 Colchester, Cornwall, Reigate and Banstead and Coventry. 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 Colchester 017 Colchester
2 Cornwall 027 Cornwall
3 Reigate and Banstead 017 Reigate and Banstead
4 Coventry 036 Coventry
5 Colchester 010 Colchester

Forenames

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First names often paired with Delarue

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

Historical female names

No Forenames Found

Historical male names

No Forenames Found

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Delarue

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

Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers

Within London, Delarue is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector Professional Support 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

Mainly located in Inner London, these neighbourhoods retain a diverse employment structure, with some concentration in associated professional and technical occupations rather than skilled trades or construction. Social renting is more common and levels of homeownership are low. Many residents identify as Black. There is a lower than average rate of marriage or civil partnership, few that are very old (85 or over) and higher than average incidence of disability.

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

Delarue is most concentrated in decile 6 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname near the middle of the scale.

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

6
Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Delarue falls in decile 8 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the less deprived end of the index.

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

8
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Delarue 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 Delarue, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Delarue

The surname DELARUE originated in France during the medieval period. It is a habitational name derived from the Old French phrase "de la rue," meaning "from the street" or "of the street." This suggests that the earliest bearers of the name may have lived near a prominent street or road in their town or village.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the DELARUE surname can be found in the rolls of the Normandy region of France, dating back to the 12th century. The name was particularly prevalent in the northern regions of France, including Normandy, Brittany, and Picardy.

The DELARUE surname has been documented in various historical records throughout the centuries. For instance, the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of land ownership in England conducted in 1086, mentions several individuals with the surname DELARUE or similar spellings, such as "de la Rue" or "de la Rua."

In the 14th century, a notable figure named Jean DELARUE (c. 1320-1390) was a French scholar and theologian who served as the rector of the University of Paris. Another individual, Pierre DELARUE (1685-1724), was a French dramatist and playwright known for his works in the early 18th century.

During the 18th and 19th centuries, several DELARUE families were prominent in the French aristocracy and military. For example, Charles-François DELARUE (1740-1824) was a French general who served during the French Revolutionary Wars and the Napoleonic Wars.

In the literary world, the name DELARUE is associated with Paul DELARUE (1907-1956), a French folklorist and scholar who made significant contributions to the study of French folktales and oral traditions.

Another notable figure was Gervais DELARUE (1615-1689), a French Benedictine monk and historian who authored several works on the history of the Benedictine order and the province of Normandy.

While the DELARUE surname is most commonly associated with France, it has also been found in other European countries, likely due to migration and intermarriage over the centuries. However, the majority of historical records and prominent individuals bearing this surname can be traced back to its French origins.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Delarue families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Delarue 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. Channel Islands leads with 73 Delarues recorded in 1881 and an index of 227.56x.

County Total Index
Channel Islands 73 227.56x
Middlesex 19 1.75x
Kent 5 1.35x
Hampshire 3 1.35x
Leicestershire 3 2.50x
Sussex 2 1.10x
Yorkshire 2 0.19x
Fife 1 1.56x
Lancashire 1 0.08x
Suffolk 1 0.76x
Wiltshire 1 1.04x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Forest in Channel Islands leads with 19 Delarues recorded in 1881 and an index of 8636.36x.

Place Total Index
Forest 19 8636.36x
St Marylebone London 14 24.22x
St Peter Port 13 219.22x
St Helier 10 95.79x
St Sampson 10 689.66x
St Saviour 10 564.97x
St Maryde Castro 9 1139.24x
Deptford St Paul 4 14.04x
Limehouse London 3 25.23x
Southampton St Mary 3 21.51x
Whitwick 3 196.08x
Thornton In Bradford 2 56.02x
Brighton 1 2.72x
Ferry Port On Craig 1 95.24x
Hastings St Mary 1 22.03x
Hornsey 1 7.30x
Ipswich St Margaret 1 22.37x
Lancaster 1 13.09x
Milton In Gravesend 1 18.05x
Paddington London 1 2.51x
Pewsey 1 142.86x
St Andrew 1 238.10x
Trinity 1 135.14x

Top female names

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

Top male names

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

Name Count
John 7
William 5
Peter 4
Thomas 4
Edward 3
Nicolas 3
Elias 2
Francis 2
Warren 2
Adolphus 1
Albert 1
Auguste 1
Denis 1
Earnest 1
Edmund 1
Eleazar 1
Ernest 1
Evelyn 1
Frank 1
Frederick 1
Harold 1
Herbert 1
Ivor 1
James 1
Jean 1
Joseph 1
Mary 1
Massy 1
Percy 1
Walter 1

FAQ

Delarue surname: questions and answers

How common was the Delarue surname in 1881?

In 1881, 60 people were recorded with the Delarue surname. That placed it at #25,133 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Delarue surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 106 in 2016. That gives Delarue a modern rank of #29,927.

What does the Delarue surname mean?

A locational French surname originally designating someone from a small road or alley.

What does the Delarue map show?

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