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

Delacerda, 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 Delacerda surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Delacerda in America

Delacerda is the 9573rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Delacerda surname appeared 3,395 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 Delacerda.

We can also compare 2010 data for Delacerda 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 Delacerda

The surname DELACERDA has its origins in Spain, tracing back to the medieval period around the 12th century. It is believed to be derived from the Spanish words "de la" meaning "of the" and "cerda" meaning "bristle" or "bristly hair." This suggests that the name may have originally been a descriptor or nickname related to someone's physical appearance or occupation.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the DELACERDA name can be found in the Codex Calixtinus, a 12th-century manuscript associated with the Santiago de Compostela pilgrimage routes. This document references a certain Rodrigo DELACERDA, though little is known about this individual's specific background or significance.

During the 13th century, the DELACERDA name gained prominence in the region of Castile, particularly in the city of Burgos. Several notable figures bore this surname during this period, including Pedro DELACERDA (c. 1210-1275), a prominent nobleman and military leader who served under King Alfonso X of Castile.

In the 14th century, the DELACERDA family established a strong presence in the town of Medinaceli, located in the province of Soria. It is here that one of the most famous bearers of the name, Luis DELACERDA (c. 1350-1414), served as the Duke of Medinaceli and played a significant role in the political and military affairs of the time.

Another notable figure was Alonso DELACERDA (c. 1490-1564), a Spanish conquistador who accompanied Hernán Cortés in the conquest of Mexico. He later became one of the first Spanish settlers in the region, establishing a family lineage that continued for generations.

In the realm of literature, the DELACERDA name gained recognition through the works of the Spanish poet and playwright, Félix Lope de Vega y DELACERDA (1562-1635), who was one of the most prolific and influential writers of the Spanish Golden Age.

Throughout its history, the DELACERDA surname has been associated with nobility, military prowess, and cultural achievements in Spain. While its origins may have been humble, the name has left an indelible mark on the annals of Spanish history and continues to be a source of pride for its bearers today.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Delacerda

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

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

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