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

Delacerna, 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 Delacerna surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Delacerna in America

Delacerna is the 78040th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Delacerna surname appeared 245 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 Delacerna.

We can also compare 2010 data for Delacerna 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 Delacerna

The surname DELACERNA is believed to have originated in Spain, tracing its roots back to the 14th century. It is derived from the Spanish phrase "de la cerna," which translates to "from the wooded area." This suggests that the name's bearers may have hailed from a heavily forested region or resided in close proximity to a dense woodland.

During the medieval era, surnames often derived from geographical locations or physical features were common practice. This naming convention allowed for easier identification and distinction among individuals within a community. The DELACERNA surname likely emerged as a way to differentiate families residing near wooded areas from those living in other parts of the region.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the DELACERNA surname can be found in a land registry document from the city of Seville, dated 1387. The document mentions a certain Juan DELACERNA, who was granted a parcel of land in recognition of his military service during the Reconquista, the centuries-long campaign to reclaim the Iberian Peninsula from Moorish rule.

In the 16th century, historical records indicate the presence of a notable DELACERNA family in the town of Alcalá de Henares, located near Madrid. This family was known for their involvement in local politics and their contributions to the town's cultural and economic development. One notable member was Doña Isabel DELACERNA, who founded a prominent charitable organization that provided aid to the underprivileged in the region.

Another prominent figure bearing the DELACERNA surname was Don Rodrigo DELACERNA, a renowned explorer and navigator who accompanied the Spanish conquistador Hernán Cortés on his expedition to Mexico in the early 16th century. Don Rodrigo's detailed accounts of the voyage and his interactions with indigenous populations proved invaluable in documenting the conquest of the Aztec Empire.

In the 18th century, the DELACERNA family had established itself in the Canary Islands, where they played a significant role in the region's wine industry. One notable member was Don Juan DELACERNA, a respected vintner whose innovative techniques and dedication to quality earned him widespread recognition and enabled the family's vineyards to flourish.

As the centuries progressed, the DELACERNA surname spread across Spain and eventually to the Spanish colonies in the Americas, where it took root and continued to thrive. Notable individuals bearing this name include Alejandro DELACERNA, a prominent Cuban writer and poet who lived in the late 19th century, and María DELACERNA, a renowned Mexican artist and sculptor known for her intricate works depicting indigenous themes.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Delacerna

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

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

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