2000
#22,403
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,072
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.40
Rare Last name
Delaluz
A Spanish surname meaning "of the light," referring to someone living near a light source or a lighthouse.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 2,293 Americans carry the last name Delaluz. That puts it at #14,395 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.67 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 149,479 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Delaluz surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
2.3K
1 in 149,479
Census rank
#14,395
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.7
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
2.0K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 2,000 bearers of the surname Delaluz in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.67 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 14395th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Delaluz, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 95.3%. The next largest groups are White (3.4%) and Black (0.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Delaluz
The surname DELALUZ has its origins in Spain, where it emerged in the early 16th century. It is derived from the Spanish phrase "de la luz," which translates to "of the light." This likely refers to either a physical location associated with light or a symbolic reference to enlightenment or guidance.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the DELALUZ surname dates back to 1532, when it appeared in a document from the town of Seville, then a part of the Spanish Empire. This document mentioned a certain Juan DELALUZ, who was a merchant involved in the lucrative trade between Spain and its colonies in the Americas.
During the 16th and 17th centuries, as Spain expanded its colonial empire, many families with the DELALUZ surname migrated to various parts of the Spanish-controlled territories. This included regions in present-day Latin America, such as Mexico, Peru, and Colombia.
In the 18th century, the DELALUZ name appeared in several historical records from the Spanish city of Cádiz. One notable individual was Rodrigo DELALUZ, a naval officer who served in the Spanish Armada and participated in various battles against the British and Dutch fleets.
As the DELALUZ surname spread across different regions, it evolved into various spellings and variations. In some parts of Mexico, for instance, the name was sometimes written as DELUZ or DELALUZE.
One of the most famous individuals with the DELALUZ surname was María DELALUZ, a prominent feminist and activist from Argentina who lived from 1879 to 1968. She played a crucial role in the women's suffrage movement and fought for equal rights and representation in her country.
Another notable figure was Pedro DELALUZ, a celebrated artist and painter from Colombia who lived from 1892 to 1972. His works, which often depicted scenes of rural life and indigenous cultures, are considered an important part of the country's artistic heritage.
In the 20th century, the DELALUZ surname gained recognition in the field of literature. José DELALUZ, a Cuban-American writer born in 1928, is known for his novels and short stories that explore themes of identity, exile, and the immigrant experience.
While the DELALUZ name originated in Spain, it has since been carried across continents and cultures, leaving an indelible mark on various aspects of history, from military endeavors to artistic and literary achievements.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Delaluz
Among Census respondents with the surname Delaluz, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 95.3%. The next largest groups are White (3.4%) and Black (0.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Delaluz bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Delaluz surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino95.3% · 1,905
- White3.4% · 68
- Black or African American0.8% · 16
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.3% · 6
- Two or more races0.1% · 3
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.1% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Delaluz
Delaluz appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#14,930
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,983
+911 bearers (+85.0%)
Per 100,000 0.67
Rank movement Up 7,473 places
2020
#14,395
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,000
+17 bearers (+0.9%)
Per 100,000 0.67
Rank movement Up 535 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #22,403 | 1,072 | 0.40 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #14,930 | 1,983 | 0.67 | +911 bearers (+85.0%) | Up 7,473 places |
| 2020 | #14,395 | 2,000 | 0.67 | +17 bearers (+0.9%) | Up 535 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Delaluz surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,930 | #14,395 | 3.6% |
| Count | 1,983 | 2,000 | 0.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.67 | 0.67 | -0.1% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Delaluz bearers went from 1,983 to 2,000 (+0.9% change). The surname moved up 535 positions in the national ranking, going from #14,930 to #14,395.
FAQ
Delaluz surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Delaluz?
Name Census estimates that about 2,293 living Americans carry the surname Delaluz. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 149,479 residents.
How common is Delaluz?
Delaluz ranks #14,395 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.67 per 100,000 residents, which is about 1 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 2,000 people with the surname Delaluz. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (2,293), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.67 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.67 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 1 of them to have the surname Delaluz.
Has Delaluz become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Delaluz went from 1,983 recorded bearers to 2,000. That is an increase of 17 (+0.9%). In the national ranking it rose from #14,930 to #14,395.
What does the Census say about the background of Delaluz?
Among Census respondents with the surname Delaluz, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 95.3%. The next largest groups are White (3.4%) and Black (0.8%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Hispanic is the largest self-reported group for the surname Delaluz in the 2020 Census, accounting for 95.3% (1,905 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Delaluz appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (95.3%), White (3.4%), Black (0.8%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Delaluz (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Delaluz mean?
A Spanish surname meaning "of the light," referring to someone living near a light source or a lighthouse. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Delaluz (0.67 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the last name Delaluz?
Want to know how many people have the last name Delaluz? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.