2010
#157,234
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 103
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.03
Very Rare Last name
Delamata
A Spanish surname possibly derived from the phrase "de la mata" meaning "from the thicket" or "from the bush/shrub."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 114 Americans carry the last name Delamata. That puts it at #156,005 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 3,006,617 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Delamata 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
114
1 in 3,006,617
Census rank
#156,005
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
99
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 99 bearers of the surname Delamata in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 156005th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Delamata, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 86.9%. The next largest groups are White (10.1%) and Black (1.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Delamata
The surname DELAMATA is believed to have its origins in the Spanish language. It is likely derived from the Spanish words "de la mata," which translates to "from the grove" or "from the thicket." This suggests that the name may have been originally assigned to someone who lived near or worked in a wooded area or grove.
The earliest recorded instances of the surname DELAMATA can be traced back to the late 15th century in the regions of Andalusia and Extremadura in southern Spain. It is possible that the name was originally a descriptive surname given to individuals residing in or near forested areas or groves in these regions.
Historical records from the 16th century indicate that the DELAMATA surname was present in various parts of Spain, including the provinces of Seville, Cadiz, and Badajoz. This suggests that the name may have spread from its original areas of origin as families migrated or established new settlements.
One of the earliest documented individuals bearing the DELAMATA surname was Juan de la Mata, a merchant who lived in Seville during the late 16th century. Another notable figure was Diego de la Mata, a Spanish soldier who participated in the conquest of Mexico in the early 16th century under the command of Hernán Cortés.
In the 17th century, the DELAMATA surname appeared in various ecclesiastical records and parish registers throughout Spain. One notable figure from this period was Fray Alonso de la Mata, a Franciscan friar and missionary who traveled to the Americas and established missions in present-day Texas and New Mexico in the 1670s.
During the 18th century, the DELAMATA surname was found in various parts of Spain, including the regions of Castile, Aragon, and Galicia. One notable individual from this period was José de la Mata Linares, a Spanish naval officer and explorer who participated in several expeditions to the Pacific Ocean in the late 18th century.
As the Spanish Empire expanded, the DELAMATA surname also spread to various parts of the Americas, including Mexico, Puerto Rico, and various countries in Central and South America. Notable individuals with this surname include Juan de la Mata Mier, a Mexican politician and diplomat who served as the first ambassador of Mexico to the United States in the early 19th century.
Throughout its history, the DELAMATA surname has maintained a presence in various regions of Spain and the Spanish-speaking world. While its origins can be traced back to the late medieval period in southern Spain, it has since become a surname found across multiple countries and cultures influenced by the Spanish language and heritage.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Delamata
Among Census respondents with the surname Delamata, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 86.9%. The next largest groups are White (10.1%) and Black (1.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Delamata 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 Delamata surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino86.9% · 86
- White10.1% · 10
- Black or African American1.0% · 1
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.0% · 1
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Delamata
Delamata appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#156,005
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 99
-4 bearers (-3.9%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Up 1,229 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #157,234 | 103 | 0.03 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #156,005 | 99 | 0.03 | -4 bearers (-3.9%) | Up 1,229 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 Delamata 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 | #157,234 | #156,005 | 0.8% |
| Count | 103 | 99 | -3.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.03 | 10.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Delamata bearers went from 103 to 99 (-3.9% change). The surname moved up 1,229 positions in the national ranking, going from #157,234 to #156,005.
FAQ
Delamata surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Delamata?
Name Census estimates that about 114 living Americans carry the surname Delamata. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 3,006,617 residents.
How common is Delamata?
Delamata ranks #156,005 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 99 people with the surname Delamata. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (114), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Delamata.
Has Delamata become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Delamata went from 103 recorded bearers to 99. That is a decrease of 4 (-3.9%). In the national ranking it rose from #157,234 to #156,005.
What does the Census say about the background of Delamata?
Among Census respondents with the surname Delamata, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 86.9%. The next largest groups are White (10.1%) and Black (1.0%). 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 Delamata in the 2020 Census, accounting for 86.9% (86 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Delamata appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (86.9%), White (10.1%), Black (1.0%). 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 Delamata (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 Delamata mean?
A Spanish surname possibly derived from the phrase "de la mata" meaning "from the thicket" or "from the bush/shrub." 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 Delamata (0.03 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 Delamata?
For a quick modern take, check how common the surname Delamata is on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.