2000
#6,611
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 4,729
First available Census row
Per 100,000 1.75
Rare Last name
Delapaz
Derived from the Spanish phrase "de la paz," meaning "of the peace," likely referring to a peaceful place or person.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 7,445 Americans carry the last name Delapaz. That puts it at #5,196 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 2.17 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 46,038 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Delapaz 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
7.4K
1 in 46,038
Census rank
#5,196
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
2.2
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
6.5K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 6,492 bearers of the surname Delapaz in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 2.17 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 5196th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Delapaz, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 80.0%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (13.2%) and White (5.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Delapaz
The surname Delapaz is a Spanish name that originated in the Iberian Peninsula during the Middle Ages. It is believed to be derived from the Spanish phrase "de la paz," which translates to "of peace" or "from peace." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who lived in a peaceful area or who had a peaceful demeanor.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the Delapaz surname can be found in the archives of the Kingdom of Aragon, dating back to the 13th century. During this time, the name was sometimes spelled as "Delapaz" or "De la Paz," reflecting the regional variations in spelling and pronunciation.
In the 15th century, the Delapaz family was documented as residing in the region of Catalonia, where they held land and influenced local affairs. One notable member of the family was Juan Delapaz, a prominent merchant and landowner who lived in Barcelona during the late 1400s.
As the Spanish Empire expanded its influence in the Americas, many Spaniards, including those with the Delapaz surname, ventured to the New World in search of opportunities. In the 16th century, records show that a branch of the Delapaz family settled in Mexico, where they established themselves as landowners and played a role in the colonial administration.
Throughout the centuries, the Delapaz name has been associated with various notable individuals. In the 18th century, Pedro Delapaz was a respected artist and sculptor who contributed to the artistic legacy of Spain. His works can still be found in several churches and museums across the country.
During the 19th century, María Delapaz was a renowned educator and advocate for women's rights in Spain. She established several schools for girls and fought tirelessly to improve access to education for women from all social classes.
In the early 20th century, Andrés Delapaz was a celebrated poet and writer who gained recognition for his lyrical works that explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition. His poems were widely published and celebrated throughout the Spanish-speaking world.
Another notable figure with the Delapaz surname was Javier Delapaz, a prominent lawyer and human rights activist who lived in the late 20th century. He dedicated his life to defending the rights of marginalized communities and played a crucial role in advancing social justice causes in his native country.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Delapaz
Among Census respondents with the surname Delapaz, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 80.0%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (13.2%) and White (5.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Delapaz 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 Delapaz surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino80.0% · 5,193
- Asian and Pacific Islander13.2% · 856
- White5.0% · 326
- Two or more races1.2% · 77
- Black or African American0.5% · 30
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.2% · 10
Timeline
Historical Census data for Delapaz
Delapaz appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#5,436
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 6,404
+1,675 bearers (+35.4%)
Per 100,000 2.17
Rank movement Up 1,175 places
2020
#5,196
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 6,492
+88 bearers (+1.4%)
Per 100,000 2.17
Rank movement Up 240 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #6,611 | 4,729 | 1.75 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #5,436 | 6,404 | 2.17 | +1,675 bearers (+35.4%) | Up 1,175 places |
| 2020 | #5,196 | 6,492 | 2.17 | +88 bearers (+1.4%) | Up 240 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 Delapaz 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 | #5,436 | #5,196 | 4.4% |
| Count | 6,404 | 6,492 | 1.4% |
| Per 100K | 2.17 | 2.17 | 0.1% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Delapaz bearers went from 6,404 to 6,492 (+1.4% change). The surname moved up 240 positions in the national ranking, going from #5,436 to #5,196.
FAQ
Delapaz surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Delapaz?
Name Census estimates that about 7,445 living Americans carry the surname Delapaz. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 46,038 residents.
How common is Delapaz?
Delapaz ranks #5,196 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 2.17 per 100,000 residents, which is about 2 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 6,492 people with the surname Delapaz. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (7,445), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 2.17 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 2.17 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 2 of them to have the surname Delapaz.
Has Delapaz become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Delapaz went from 6,404 recorded bearers to 6,492. That is an increase of 88 (+1.4%). In the national ranking it rose from #5,436 to #5,196.
What does the Census say about the background of Delapaz?
Among Census respondents with the surname Delapaz, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 80.0%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (13.2%) and White (5.0%). 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 Delapaz in the 2020 Census, accounting for 80.0% (5,193 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Delapaz appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (80.0%), Asian/Pacific Islander (13.2%), White (5.0%). 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 Delapaz (2000, 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 Delapaz mean?
Derived from the Spanish phrase "de la paz," meaning "of the peace," likely referring to a peaceful place or person. 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 Delapaz (2.17 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 Delapaz?
Want to know how common the surname Delapaz is? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.