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

Delaparra, 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 Delaparra surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Delaparra in America

Delaparra is the 67126th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Delaparra surname appeared 294 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 Delaparra.

We can also compare 2010 data for Delaparra 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 Delaparra

The surname DELAPARRA has its origins in Spain, and can be traced back to the 12th century. It is derived from the Spanish phrase "de la parra," which translates to "from the vineyard," suggesting that the earliest bearers of this name were likely associated with vineyards or wine production.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name DELAPARRA can be found in the Libro de las Behetrías, a medieval Spanish census document from the 14th century. This record mentions a certain Juan DELAPARRA, a landowner in the region of Castile.

During the 15th century, the name DELAPARRA appeared in several documents related to the Spanish Inquisition, including records of individuals who were persecuted or tried by the Inquisition tribunal. One notable example is María DELAPARRA, who was accused of practicing Judaism in secret and was subjected to the auto-da-fé in Seville in 1492.

In the 16th century, the name DELAPARRA gained prominence with the explorer and conquistador Juan DELAPARRA, who accompanied Hernán Cortés on his expedition to conquer Mexico. Juan DELAPARRA played a crucial role in the conquest of the Aztec Empire and was later granted land and titles by the Spanish Crown for his services.

Another significant figure bearing the surname DELAPARRA was Miguel DELAPARRA, a renowned Spanish painter who lived during the 17th century. His works, which primarily depicted religious scenes and portraits, can be found in several churches and museums across Spain.

In the 18th century, the name DELAPARRA was associated with the Spanish nobility, with several members of the family holding prominent positions in the royal court. One such individual was Juana DELAPARRA, who served as a lady-in-waiting to Queen Maria Luisa of Spain.

Throughout its history, the surname DELAPARRA has remained deeply rooted in Spanish culture and tradition, with many bearers of the name making significant contributions to various fields, including exploration, art, and politics.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Delaparra

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

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

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