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

Delapiedra, 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 Delapiedra surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Delapiedra in America

Delapiedra is the 123796th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Delapiedra surname appeared 139 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 Delapiedra.

We can also compare 2010 data for Delapiedra 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 Delapiedra

The surname Delapiedra has its origins in Spain, originating in the medieval period around the 12th century. It is derived from the Spanish phrase "de la piedra," which translates to "from the rock" or "from the stone." This suggests that the name may have been associated with a particular location or landmark characterized by a prominent rock formation or a stone structure.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Libro del Repartimiento, a document from the 13th century that recorded the distribution of land and properties among the Reconquista settlers in the Kingdom of Valencia after its conquest by the Crown of Aragon. This document mentions individuals with the surname Delapiedra, indicating their presence in the region during that time period.

In the 15th century, the name appears in historical records from the Kingdom of Castile, such as the Libro de las Bulas, which documented papal bulls and other ecclesiastical documents. This suggests that individuals bearing the Delapiedra surname may have held positions of importance within the Church or had connections to ecclesiastical institutions.

One notable figure with the surname Delapiedra was Juan Delapiedra, a Spanish explorer and navigator who accompanied Christopher Columbus on his second voyage to the Americas in 1493. Juan Delapiedra played a significant role in the early exploration and settlement of the Caribbean islands.

Another prominent individual was María Delapiedra, a 16th-century Spanish noblewoman known for her patronage of the arts and literature. She commissioned numerous works of art and supported many writers and poets during the Spanish Golden Age.

In the 17th century, a branch of the Delapiedra family settled in the region of Andalusia, where they became influential landowners and played a role in the local economy and politics. One notable figure from this period was Diego Delapiedra, a successful merchant and entrepreneur who established trade routes between Spain and the Americas.

The surname Delapiedra also appears in historical records from the Basque Country, suggesting that some individuals with this name may have originated from that region. In the 18th century, a military officer named Ignacio Delapiedra served in the Spanish army and participated in campaigns against the French during the Peninsular War.

Throughout its history, the surname Delapiedra has been associated with various professions, including explorers, nobility, merchants, and military personnel, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and achievements of those who have carried this name over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Delapiedra

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

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

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