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

Delamo, 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 Delamo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Delamo in America

Delamo is the 146201st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Delamo surname appeared 113 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 Delamo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Delamo 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 Delamo

The surname DELAMO originated in Spain during the 15th century. It is believed to have derived from the Spanish words "de la mo", meaning "from the hand". This could suggest that early bearers of the name were skilled artisans or craftsmen.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the DELAMO name can be found in the archives of Seville, where a Juan DELAMO was registered as a blacksmith in 1492. This coincides with the time when many Sephardic Jews were expelled from Spain, suggesting that the DELAMO family may have had Jewish roots.

In the 16th century, the DELAMO name appeared in various Spanish manuscripts and records, including the tax rolls of Andalusia. A notable bearer of the name during this period was Rodrigo DELAMO, a renowned painter who was commissioned by the Catholic Church to create religious murals in several cathedrals across Spain.

As Spanish explorers and settlers ventured to the New World, the DELAMO name was carried to the Americas. In 1621, a Miguel DELAMO was listed as one of the founders of the town of San Miguel de Allende in Mexico. His descendants continued to live in the region for generations.

Another prominent figure in history was Luisa DELAMO, a 17th-century poet and philosopher from Seville, whose works were celebrated for their insights into the human condition and the complexities of love.

In the 19th century, a branch of the DELAMO family emigrated to Argentina, where they established themselves as successful ranchers and landowners. One of the most notable members of this clan was Esteban DELAMO (1834-1912), a renowned horse breeder whose prized stallions were sought after by elite horsemen across South America.

Throughout its history, the DELAMO surname has been associated with various occupations and achievements, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and talents of its bearers. From skilled artisans to esteemed artists, intellectuals, and pioneers, the DELAMO name has left an indelible mark on the cultural tapestry of Spain and its colonial territories.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Delamo

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

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

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