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

Delamaza, 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 Delamaza surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Delamaza in America

Delamaza is the 124548th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Delamaza surname appeared 138 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 Delamaza.

We can also compare 2010 data for Delamaza 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 Delamaza

The surname DELAMAZA has its origins in Spain, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to have originated from the Spanish word "maza," which means "mace" or "club," often used as a weapon in ancient times. The prefix "dela" suggests a connection to a specific location or region.

One theory suggests that the name DELAMAZA may have derived from a place name, perhaps a town or village where individuals bearing this surname originally resided or were associated with. However, the exact location remains uncertain, as historical records from that era are often incomplete or lost over time.

In some accounts, the name DELAMAZA is linked to the prestigious Castilian nobility, implying that the family may have held a prominent position or played a significant role in the region's history. However, concrete evidence supporting this claim is scarce, and further research would be necessary to substantiate it.

The earliest known recorded instance of the surname DELAMAZA dates back to the 14th century, appearing in a legal document from the region of Castile. Unfortunately, the specifics of this document and the individual mentioned have been lost to history.

One notable figure bearing the surname DELAMAZA was Diego de la Maza, a Spanish conquistador who participated in the conquest of the Aztec Empire alongside Hernán Cortés in the early 16th century. Sadly, little is known about his life beyond his involvement in this pivotal historical event.

Another individual of note was Juana de la Maza, a 16th-century Spanish noblewoman known for her patronage of the arts and her support for various charitable causes. She was born in 1532 and passed away in 1612.

In the 17th century, Pedro de la Maza, a renowned architect, left his mark on the architectural landscape of Spain with his contributions to the design and construction of several notable churches and monasteries.

The 18th century saw the rise of Miguel de la Maza, a prominent military leader who played a significant role in the Spanish campaigns against the Moors in the Iberian Peninsula. He was born in 1705 and died in 1782.

Lastly, in the 19th century, María de la Maza, a celebrated Spanish poet and writer, gained recognition for her poetic works that celebrated the beauty of her homeland. She lived from 1820 to 1892.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Delamaza

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

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

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