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

DeLaRoca, 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 DeLaRoca surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of DeLaRoca in America

DeLaRoca is the 48901st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The DeLaRoca surname appeared 431 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 DeLaRoca.

We can also compare 2010 data for DeLaRoca 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 DeLaRoca

The surname DELAROCA originates from Spain and is believed to have emerged in the late 15th or early 16th century. It is a locational surname, derived from the phrase "de la roca," which translates to "from the rock" or "of the rock" in Spanish. This suggests that the name may have originated from a specific location or region characterized by rocky terrain or a prominent rock formation.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the DELAROCA surname can be found in archival documents from the region of Aragon, Spain, dating back to the late 16th century. During this period, surnames were becoming more common and often reflected a person's place of origin, occupation, or physical characteristics.

The DELAROCA surname is also linked to the town of La Roca, located in the province of Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. It is possible that the name originated from individuals who hailed from or had connections to this town, which is situated near a rocky outcrop.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the DELAROCA surname. One such person was Juan de la Roca, a Spanish explorer and navigator who participated in expeditions to the Americas in the late 16th century. Another notable figure was Pedro de la Roca, a Spanish military commander who fought in the Conquest of Granada in the late 15th century.

In the 17th century, a branch of the DELAROCA family emigrated to the Spanish colonies in the Americas, particularly to regions now known as Mexico and Peru. Records from this period show variations in the spelling, such as "Delaroca" and "De la Roca."

During the 18th century, a prominent member of the DELAROCA family was Juana de la Roca, a renowned poet and writer from Seville, Spain. Her works gained recognition for their lyrical quality and exploration of themes related to love and spirituality.

In the 19th century, the DELAROCA surname gained further recognition with the birth of Francisco de la Roca, a Spanish painter and artist who was celebrated for his landscapes and portraits. His works are now housed in prestigious art museums across Spain and Europe.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name DeLaRoca

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

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

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