Find out how popular the last name DeAlba is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named DeAlba.

DeAlba, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the DeAlba surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of DeAlba in America

DeAlba is the 11767th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The DeAlba surname appeared 2,662 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname DeAlba.

We can also compare 2010 data for DeAlba to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name DeAlba

The surname DEALBA has its origins in Spain and dates back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Spanish words "de" meaning "from" and "alba" meaning "dawn" or "daybreak." This suggests that the name might have been initially associated with someone who lived near or in a place called Alba or a location that was particularly notable for its beautiful sunrises.

DEALBA is a relatively uncommon surname, but it can be found in historical records and documents from various regions of Spain. One of the earliest known references to the name appears in the Cartulario de Arlanza, a 12th-century manuscript containing records of the Monastery of San Pedro de Arlanza in the province of Burgos.

In the 14th century, a prominent figure named Juan de Alba was a Spanish poet and writer who served as a courtier to King Alfonso XI of Castile. He is known for his contributions to Castilian literature and his poetic works, which were influential during the medieval period.

Another notable bearer of the DEALBA surname was Francisco de Alba, a 16th-century Spanish architect and engineer who was involved in the construction of several important buildings and fortifications in Spain and its colonies. He is particularly renowned for his work on the Alcázar of Seville and the fortifications of Cádiz.

During the 17th century, a man named Diego de Alba y Robledo was a Spanish military officer and colonial administrator who served as the governor of the province of Costa Rica from 1675 to 1679. He played a significant role in the colonization and governance of the region during that time.

In the 19th century, José de Alba y Roca was a Spanish lawyer and politician who served as a member of the Congress of Deputies, representing the province of Barcelona. He was actively involved in the political affairs of the time and contributed to the development of legal and political reforms in Spain.

While the DEALBA surname is most commonly associated with Spain, it has also been found in other Spanish-speaking regions, particularly in Latin America, where it may have been introduced by Spanish colonists and immigrants over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name DeAlba

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname DeAlba.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for DeAlba was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of DeAlba has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name DeAlba was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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