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

Delabra, 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 Delabra surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Delabra in America

Delabra is the 56972nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Delabra surname appeared 358 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 Delabra.

We can also compare 2010 data for Delabra 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 Delabra

The surname DELABRA has its origins in Italy, dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "labra," which means "lip" or "edge." This suggests that the name may have been associated with a person's physical features or geographical location near a cliff or edge.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the DELABRA surname can be found in the archives of the city of Genoa, where a merchant named Giovanni DELABRA is mentioned in a trade document dated 1567. This indicates that the name was already in use during the Renaissance period in Italy.

In the 17th century, the DELABRA name appeared in several historical records from the region of Tuscany. Notably, a family of landowners named DELABRA is mentioned in the records of the town of Siena, where they owned vineyards and olive groves.

During the 18th century, a notable figure bearing the DELABRA surname was Antonio DELABRA (1702-1784), a renowned sculptor from the city of Florence. His works can still be admired in various churches and museums across Italy.

Another notable person with this surname was Giulia DELABRA (1820-1892), a celebrated opera singer who performed in major theaters across Europe during the 19th century. She was particularly renowned for her performances in the works of Giuseppe Verdi.

In the early 20th century, a prominent figure named Pietro DELABRA (1879-1957) made significant contributions to the field of architecture. He was responsible for designing several notable buildings in Rome and Naples, including the Palazzo dei Congressi in Rome.

Throughout history, the DELABRA surname has also been associated with various place names in Italy, such as Labra, a small village in the province of Cuneo, and Labro, a town in the province of Rieti. These place names may have influenced the spelling and pronunciation of the surname over time.

The DELABRA surname has a rich historical background, with its roots firmly planted in Italy's cultural and artistic heritage. While its exact origins remain somewhat obscure, the name has been carried by notable individuals across various fields, contributing to the tapestry of Italian history and culture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Delabra

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

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

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