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UK surname

Deluca

An Italian surname referring to someone from the town of Luca or a descendant of someone named Luca.

In the 1881 census there were 2 people recorded with the Deluca surname, ranking it #33,721 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 498, ranked #10,010, up from #33,721 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Worthing, Bedford and Bradford.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Deluca is 505 in 2014. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 24800.0%.

1881 census count

2

Ranked #33,721

Modern count

498

2016, ranked #10,010

Peak year

2014

505 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • Deluca had 2 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #33,721 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 498 in 2016, ranked #10,010.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 47 in 1901.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Deluca surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Deluca surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Deluca 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 4 #32,658
1861 historical 9 #32,724
1881 historical 2 #33,721
1891 historical 9 #33,451
1901 historical 47 #28,929
1911 historical 36 #29,370
1997 modern 329 #12,734
1998 modern 351 #12,511
1999 modern 374 #12,026
2000 modern 369 #12,106
2001 modern 364 #12,033
2002 modern 392 #11,607
2003 modern 390 #11,467
2004 modern 395 #11,390
2005 modern 400 #11,189
2006 modern 406 #11,108
2007 modern 418 #10,976
2008 modern 426 #10,911
2009 modern 429 #11,094
2010 modern 448 #10,947
2011 modern 463 #10,551
2012 modern 466 #10,403
2013 modern 489 #10,195
2014 modern 505 #10,012
2015 modern 494 #10,083
2016 modern 498 #10,010

Geography

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Where Delucas 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 Worthing, Bedford, Bradford, Colchester and Brighton and Hove. 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 Worthing 008 Worthing
2 Bedford 010 Bedford
3 Bradford 043 Bradford
4 Colchester 007 Colchester
5 Brighton and Hove 009 Brighton and Hove

Forenames

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First names often paired with Deluca

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Deluca

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

Deluca 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

Deluca 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 Deluca 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.

9
Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Other

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

Meaning and origin of Deluca

The surname DeLuca originates from Italy, with its earliest recorded instances dating back to the 12th century. It is derived from the Latin name "Lucas," which means "man from Lucania," an ancient region in southern Italy. The prefix "de" denotes "from" or "of," indicating that the name refers to someone who hailed from a town or area associated with the name Lucas.

During the medieval period, the name DeLuca appeared in various Italian records and manuscripts, particularly in the regions of Campania and Calabria. One of the earliest documented references is found in a 13th-century manuscript from the town of Amalfi, where a certain "Guglielmo DeLuca" is mentioned as a local merchant.

In the 14th century, the name DeLuca became more widespread across southern Italy, with notable individuals bearing this surname emerging in various professions and positions of power. One such figure was Pietro DeLuca, a renowned jurist and legal scholar from Naples, who lived from 1320 to 1385.

As the centuries progressed, the surname DeLuca spread to other parts of Italy, with variations in spelling and pronunciation emerging in different regions. For instance, in the Veneto region, the name was sometimes spelled as "Daluca," while in Tuscany, it was commonly written as "Delucca."

Among the notable individuals with the surname DeLuca throughout history, one can cite Erasmo DeLuca, a 16th-century painter from Genoa, renowned for his religious frescoes and altarpieces. Another prominent figure was Giovanni Battista DeLuca, a 17th-century architect and engineer from Naples, who designed several churches and fortifications in the city.

In the 19th century, the name DeLuca gained further prominence with the birth of Domenico DeLuca (1808-1882), an Italian philosopher and educator who made significant contributions to the field of ethics and moral philosophy.

Additionally, the 20th century saw the rise of Guido DeLuca (1910-1981), an Italian-American mobster and member of the Lucchese crime family in New York City, who played a significant role in the criminal underworld of the time.

Lastly, it is worth mentioning Carmelo DeLuca (1933-2021), an Italian-American businessman and philanthropist, who founded and served as the CEO of the successful DeLuca Enterprises, a real estate development company based in New York.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Deluca families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Deluca 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. Middlesex leads with 2 Delucas recorded in 1881 and an index of 10.37x.

County Total Index
Middlesex 2 10.37x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Hornsey in Middlesex leads with 2 Delucas recorded in 1881 and an index of 833.33x.

Place Total Index
Hornsey 2 833.33x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Alice 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
Guiseppe 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 Deluca households.

FAQ

Deluca surname: questions and answers

How common was the Deluca surname in 1881?

In 1881, 2 people were recorded with the Deluca surname. That placed it at #33,721 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Deluca surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 498 in 2016. That gives Deluca a modern rank of #10,010.

What does the Deluca surname mean?

An Italian surname referring to someone from the town of Luca or a descendant of someone named Luca.

What does the Deluca map show?

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