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

Delaluz, 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 Delaluz surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Delaluz in America

Delaluz is the 14930th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Delaluz surname appeared 1,983 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 Delaluz.

We can also compare 2010 data for Delaluz 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 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.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Delaluz

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

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

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