TheNameDBDelancey
MasculineMeaning
A surname derived from a French place name meaning 'from Lancey.'
Etymology
Delancey originates from the French 'de Lancey,' a Norman surname indicating origin from a place called Lancey. It became established in English and American families through Norman settlement.
About the Name Delancey
Delancey is primarily a surname with historical significance in New York colonial history. It has occasionally been used as a given name, particularly in families with genealogical connections.