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

DeAlva, 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 DeAlva surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of DeAlva in America

DeAlva is the 73005th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The DeAlva surname appeared 266 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname DeAlva.

We can also compare 2010 data for DeAlva 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 DeAlva

The surname DEALVA is believed to have originated in Portugal in the late 15th century. It is thought to be derived from the Portuguese word "de alva," which means "from the dawn" or "from the white." This name may have been given to someone who lived near a place called Alva or worked during the early morning hours.

One of the earliest recorded instances of this surname can be found in the chronicles of the Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama, who set sail for India in 1497. Among his crew members was a sailor named Pedro DEALVA, who hailed from the coastal town of Aveiro.

Another notable figure with this surname was Inês DEALVA, a 16th-century noblewoman from the city of Coimbra. She was known for her philanthropic efforts and was a patron of the arts, supporting many local artists and writers during her lifetime (c. 1520-1588).

In the 17th century, a man named António DEALVA (1612-1679) gained prominence as a skilled architect and engineer. He was responsible for designing several churches and fortifications in Portugal, including the Igreja de Santa Maria in Lisbon.

During the Age of Exploration, the surname DEALVA also spread to Portuguese colonies in Africa and South America. One notable figure from this era was João DEALVA (c. 1680-1745), a colonial administrator and military leader who served as the governor of Portuguese Angola.

In the 19th century, a Brazilian politician named Manuel DEALVA (1814-1887) made a name for himself as a staunch abolitionist and advocate for the rights of indigenous peoples. He served as a member of the Brazilian parliament and played a significant role in the abolition of slavery in Brazil.

While the surname DEALVA is not as common today as it once was, it remains a proud part of Portuguese and Brazilian heritage, with a rich history spanning several centuries and numerous notable individuals who have carried this name throughout the ages.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name DeAlva

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

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 DeAlva 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 DeAlva 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 DeAlva was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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