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

DeLariva, 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 DeLariva surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of DeLariva in America

DeLariva is the 14537th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The DeLariva surname appeared 2,050 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname DeLariva.

We can also compare 2010 data for DeLariva 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 DeLariva

The surname DELARIVA originated in Spain during the medieval period. It is a locational name, derived from the Spanish phrase "de la riva", meaning "from the riverbank". This suggests that the earliest bearers of this name lived near a prominent river or waterway.

DELARIVA can be traced back to the 12th century in the regions of Andalusia and Extremadura in southern Spain. Historical records from this period show variations in spelling, such as De la Riba, De la Ribera, and Delaribera, which all refer to the same locational origin.

One of the earliest known references to the DELARIVA name appears in the Libro de la Montería, a hunting treatise commissioned by King Alfonso XI of Castile in the 14th century. The text mentions a nobleman named Rodrigo Delariva, who was part of the royal hunting party.

In the 15th century, a prominent figure with this surname was Pedro Delariva, a Spanish explorer and navigator who accompanied Christopher Columbus on his second voyage to the Americas in 1493. Pedro Delariva played a crucial role in establishing settlements in the Caribbean islands.

During the 16th century, the DELARIVA name gained recognition through the works of the poet and playwright, Juan Delariva (c. 1520–1580). He was celebrated in his time for his contributions to the development of Spanish Renaissance literature.

Another notable bearer of this surname was María Delariva (1602–1676), a Spanish nun and mystic who founded the Order of the Immaculate Conception. Her writings on spiritual matters were influential in the Catholic Church during the 17th century.

In the 18th century, the DELARIVA name was associated with the Spanish artist Francisco Delariva (1734–1795), known for his portraits and religious paintings. His works can be found in several churches and museums across Spain.

The DELARIVA surname has a rich historical legacy, with its origins rooted in the vibrant culture and traditions of medieval Spain. Its bearers have left their mark across various fields, from exploration and literature to religion and art, contributing to the cultural tapestry of the Spanish-speaking world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name DeLariva

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

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

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