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Delany name meaning
Last Name
2k
in the U.S.
in 2010
2k
in the U.S.
in 2010
Girls
Boys
Meaning and Origin
What does the name Delany mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Delany
User Submitted Origins
Gaelic
43%
Irish
29%
Celtic
14%
African
14%
International Interest
Also see international interest
Alt. Meaning
D is for dashing, the romantic you!
E is for excite, your spirit is catching!
L is for loyalty, that you show.
A is for appreciative, of all you have
N is for natural, the genuine side of you.
Y is for yearn, your innermost desires.
Notable Persons With the Last Name Delany
Notable Persons With the Last Name Delany
Dana Delany
Dana Delany is an actress and producer. She has been prominent since 1974. Dana was given the name Dana Welles Delany on March 13th, 1956 in New York City.
Samuel R. Delany
Samuel R. Delany is a science fiction, fantasy, autobiography, creative nonfiction, erotic literature, literary criticism, and new wave science fiction writer, editor, professor, literary critic, and literary criticism. His ongoing career started in 1962. Samuel was given the name Samuel Ray Delany, Jr. on April 1st, 1942 in New York City, New York, USA. Samuel is also known as Kermit, S. L. (pseud.); Steiner, and K. Leslie (pseud.).
Martin R. Delany
Martin R. Delany is a military person. His military service ended in 1865.
Hadley Delany
Hadley Delany is an actress. She was most prominent from 2010 to present. Hadley was born in New York, United States.
Ron Delany
Ron Delany is an athlete. Ron was born on March 6th, 1935 in Arklow, Ireland.
Sarah Louise Delany
Sarah Louise Delany was an educator, author, and activist. Sarah was born on September 19th, 1889 in Lynch's Station, Campbell County, Virginia, U.S. Sarah is also known as Sadie Delany. She died on January 25th, 1999.
- Mike Delany
- Hon. Hubert Thomas DelanyLawyer
- Dean DelanySoccer Player
- Daniel Delany
Ethnicity Distribution
| Ethnicity | Delany | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| █ | White | 85.59% | 64.26% |
| █ | African American | 5.40% | 11.96% |
| █ | Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander | 0.84% | 4.85% |
| █ | American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.37% | 0.69% |
| █ | Two or More Ethnicities | 3.14% | 1.76% |
| █ | Hispanic or Latino | 4.66% | 16.26% |
Of Last Name Delany
People with the last name Delany are most frequently White