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

Delahuerta, 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 Delahuerta surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Delahuerta in America

Delahuerta is the 77788th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Delahuerta surname appeared 246 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 Delahuerta.

We can also compare 2010 data for Delahuerta 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 Delahuerta

The surname DELAHUERTA has its origins in Spain, dating back to the medieval period. It is derived from the Spanish phrase "de la huerta," which translates to "from the orchard" or "from the vegetable garden." This suggests that the name may have been originally associated with individuals who lived near or worked in orchards or vegetable gardens.

During the medieval era, Spain was a melting pot of cultures, including Christian, Muslim, and Jewish communities. The use of surnames was not widespread until the late Middle Ages, when it became more common for individuals to adopt surnames based on their occupation, place of origin, or physical characteristics.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname DELAHUERTA can be found in the archives of the Kingdom of Aragon, which was a medieval kingdom located in the eastern part of the Iberian Peninsula. In the 14th century, a document mentions a certain Juan de la Huerta, who was a landowner in the region.

As the Spanish Empire expanded its reach across the globe during the 16th and 17th centuries, the surname DELAHUERTA likely spread to other parts of the world, particularly to the Spanish colonies in the Americas. It is possible that some individuals with this surname were among the early Spanish settlers in regions like Mexico, Peru, and Argentina.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who have borne the surname DELAHUERTA. One example is Agustín de la Huerta (1670-1733), a Spanish playwright and poet who was born in Madrid and is known for his contributions to the Spanish Golden Age theater.

Another prominent figure was José de la Huerta (1715-1788), a Spanish painter and engraver who worked in the Baroque and Rococo styles. His works can be found in various museums and collections in Spain and abroad.

In the 19th century, Joaquín de la Huerta (1834-1905) was a Chilean politician and diplomat who served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs and later as the ambassador to Argentina.

More recently, Luis de la Huerta (1921-2008) was a Mexican actor and director who appeared in numerous films and television shows throughout his career, earning recognition for his contributions to the Mexican entertainment industry.

Lastly, Margarita de la Huerta (1928-2017) was a Mexican artist known for her paintings, sculptures, and murals. Her works often depicted scenes from Mexican culture and history, and she received numerous awards and accolades for her artistic achievements.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Delahuerta

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

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

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