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

DeDios, 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 DeDios surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of DeDios in America

DeDios is the 11335th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The DeDios surname appeared 2,784 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 DeDios.

We can also compare 2010 data for DeDios 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 DeDios

The surname DEDIOS is believed to have originated in Spain during the medieval period. It is likely derived from the Spanish phrase "de Dios," which translates to "of God" or "from God." This suggests that the name may have been given to individuals who had a strong religious devotion or were associated with a religious order or institution.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname DEDIOS can be traced back to the 13th and 14th centuries in various regions of Spain, such as Andalusia and Catalonia. In some cases, the name appeared in old manuscripts and documents as "de Dios" or "Dedios," indicating variations in spelling during that time.

One notable historical reference to the name DEDIOS is found in the "Libro de Repartimiento," a document from the 13th century that recorded the distribution of land and properties in the newly conquered territories of Andalusia after the Reconquista. This document mentions several individuals with the surname DEDIOS, suggesting that they were among the early settlers in the region.

In the 15th century, Juan DEDIOS (1430-1492) was a prominent religious scholar and theologian from Seville, Spain. He authored several influential works on Catholic doctrine and was widely respected for his teachings and contributions to the Church.

Another historical figure with the surname DEDIOS was Alonso DEDIOS (1525-1598), a Spanish explorer and navigator who accompanied various expeditions to the Americas in the 16th century. He is credited with mapping several coastal regions in present-day Mexico and Central America.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the name DEDIOS was also found in various parts of the Spanish Empire, including the Americas and the Philippines. This suggests that individuals bearing this surname may have participated in the colonization and exploration efforts of Spain during that period.

One notable bearer of the name DEDIOS from the 17th century was Maria DEDIOS (1620-1688), a renowned artist and painter from Seville, Spain. Her works, which often depicted religious themes, were highly praised and can be found in several churches and museums across Andalusia.

In the 18th century, Pedro DEDIOS (1725-1802) was a prominent military officer and strategist in the Spanish Army. He played a significant role in various campaigns and battles during the Napoleonic Wars, earning him recognition and honors from the Spanish Crown.

As the surname DEDIOS spread across Spain and its territories, it likely underwent various spelling variations and adaptations due to regional dialects and linguistic influences. However, the core meaning and connection to religious or spiritual origins remained a common thread throughout its history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name DeDios

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

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

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