Delitsch Surname
Approximately 117 people bear this surname
Delitsch Surname User-submission:
This surname originates from the Turkish word deli, which means 'mad', 'angry'. It was taken by South Slavs and converted to the word delija (pronounce deleeya), which means 'brave man', 'brave soldier'. After that acquisition of the word it went through some changes to fit Slavic grammar and habits of family names.
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| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 46 | 1:1,750,119 | 100,509 |
| Brazil | 39 | 1:5,489,085 | 137,424 |
| Argentina | 15 | 1:2,849,561 | 122,961 |
| Sweden | 12 | 1:820,563 | 61,223 |
| Poland | 2 | 1:19,004,374 | 199,659 |
| United States | 2 | 1:181,229,466 | 1,556,795 |
| Spain | 1 | 1:46,752,036 | 156,870 |
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| England | 5 | 1:4,875,074 | 116,529 |
Delitsch Surname Meaning
User-submitted Reference
This surname originates from the Turkish word deli, which means 'mad', 'angry'. It was taken by South Slavs and converted to the word delija (pronounce deleeya), which means 'brave man', 'brave soldier'. After that acquisition of the word it went through some changes to fit Slavic grammar and habits of family names. From delija later came name Delijać, then Delijić, and finally modern varient Delić. Name Delić was worn by soldiers who proved themselves on the battlefield, fighting for Ottoman Empire. Most of the people with this surname are from Bosnia and Herzegovina, and express as Bosniaks.
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Where Does The Last Name Delitsch Come From? nationality or country of origin
The last name Delitsch is found most frequently in Germany. It can appear as a variant:. For other possible spellings of Delitsch click here.
How Common Is The Last Name Delitsch? popularity and diffusion
The last name is the 1,683,218th most widespread family name worldwide. It is borne by approximately 1 in 62,286,717 people. The last name occurs predominantly in Europe, where 52 percent of Delitsch live; 46 percent live in South America and 39 percent live in Germanic Europe.
The last name is most frequently used in Germany, where it is held by 46 people, or 1 in 1,750,119. In Germany it is most prevalent in: North Rhine-Westphalia, where 41 percent reside, Berlin, where 22 percent reside and Lower Saxony, where 15 percent reside. Outside of Germany Delitsch is found in 6 countries. It is also found in Brazil, where 33 percent reside and Argentina, where 13 percent reside.
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