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

De Las Casas, 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 De Las Casas surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of De Las Casas in America

De Las Casas is the 106096th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The De Las Casas surname appeared 168 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 De Las Casas.

We can also compare 2010 data for De Las Casas 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 De Las Casas

The surname DELASCASAS is of Spanish origin, with roots dating back to the late 15th century. It is believed to have originated in the region of Andalusia, particularly in the city of Seville. The name is derived from the Spanish phrase "de las casas," which translates to "of the houses" or "from the houses."

This surname was likely given to individuals who resided in or were associated with certain notable houses or residences in the area. It may have been a descriptive name referring to their occupation, such as builders, architects, or owners of significant properties.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the DELASCASAS surname can be found in the archives of the city of Seville, where a document from 1492 mentions a certain Juan Delascasas, who was a merchant involved in the trade with the Americas after the Spanish colonization.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the DELASCASAS name appeared in various historical records, such as land deeds, census records, and church registries, in various parts of Spain, particularly in Andalusia and the surrounding regions.

Notable individuals bearing the DELASCASAS surname include:

1. Diego Delascasas (1527-1591), a Spanish soldier and explorer who participated in the conquest of the Inca Empire and is known for his detailed accounts of the expeditions.

2. María Delascasas (1602-1668), a renowned painter from Seville who specialized in religious art and became one of the few female artists recognized in her time.

3. Rodrigo Delascasas (1673-1738), a Spanish architect and engineer who designed several notable buildings in Seville, including the Palacio de las Dueñas.

4. Juana Delascasas (1712-1781), a philanthropist and benefactor from Seville who founded one of the city's first orphanages and contributed significantly to the education of underprivileged children.

5. Ignacio Delascasas (1824-1892), a Spanish military officer and strategist who played a crucial role in the Carlist Wars and is credited with several innovative tactics.

The DELASCASAS surname has also been associated with various place names in Spain, such as Casas de Delascasas, a small village in the province of Jaén, and Calle Delascasas, a street in Seville named after the family.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name De Las Casas

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname De Las Casas.

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 De Las Casas 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 De Las Casas 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 De Las Casas was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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