2010
#160,975
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 100
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.03
Very Rare Last name
Delatejera
A surname originating from Spain referring to a tile maker or manufacturer.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 133 Americans carry the last name Delatejera. That puts it at #145,028 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,577,100 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Delatejera 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
133
1 in 2,577,100
Census rank
#145,028
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
116
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 116 bearers of the surname Delatejera in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 145028th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Delatejera, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 98.3%. The next largest groups are White (0.9%) and Two or More Races (0.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Delatejera
The surname DELATEJERA has its origins in Spain, dating back to the 15th century. It is believed to have originated from the Spanish word "tejera," which means "tilemaker" or "tile factory." This suggests that the surname may have been initially associated with individuals involved in the production or trade of tiles, likely in the regions of Andalusia or Castile.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname can be found in the municipal archives of Seville, where a certain Juan Delatejera was mentioned in a document from 1492, during the reign of the Catholic Monarchs. This record indicates that the name was already in use during the latter part of the Reconquista period.
In the 16th century, the surname appears to have spread to other parts of Spain, as evidenced by the presence of a Pedro Delatejera, a merchant from Valencia, who is mentioned in a trade agreement dated 1567. This suggests that individuals bearing the surname may have been engaged in commercial activities across different regions.
The variations in spelling, such as "De la Tejera" or "Delatexera," were common during the early modern period, reflecting the fluidity of orthographic conventions at the time. These variations often reflected local dialects or personal preferences in spelling.
One notable figure with the surname was Alonso Delatejera, a sculptor and architect who lived in Seville during the late 16th century. His works can still be admired in various churches and monuments in the city, showcasing the artistic talents associated with this surname.
In the 17th century, the name appears to have gained prominence in the Americas, as evidenced by the presence of Diego Delatejera, a Spanish settler who established a hacienda in the region of Puebla, Mexico, in the year 1634.
Another noteworthy individual was María Delatejera, a renowned painter from Granada, who lived between 1675 and 1742. Her works, which depicted religious scenes and portraits, were highly praised by contemporaries and can be found in various collections across Spain.
As the centuries passed, the surname continued to be carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds, including scholars, military personnel, and entrepreneurs. One such example is José Delatejera, a Spanish officer who fought in the Napoleonic Wars and later authored a memoir detailing his experiences, published in 1825.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Delatejera
Among Census respondents with the surname Delatejera, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 98.3%. The next largest groups are White (0.9%) and Two or More Races (0.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Delatejera 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 Delatejera surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino98.3% · 114
- White0.9% · 1
- Two or more races0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Delatejera
Delatejera appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#145,028
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 116
+16 bearers (+16.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 15,947 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #160,975 | 100 | 0.03 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #145,028 | 116 | 0.04 | +16 bearers (+16.0%) | Up 15,947 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 Delatejera 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 | #160,975 | #145,028 | 9.9% |
| Count | 100 | 116 | 16.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.04 | 29.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Delatejera bearers went from 100 to 116 (+16.0% change). The surname moved up 15,947 positions in the national ranking, going from #160,975 to #145,028.
FAQ
Delatejera surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Delatejera?
Name Census estimates that about 133 living Americans carry the surname Delatejera. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,577,100 residents.
How common is Delatejera?
Delatejera ranks #145,028 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 116 people with the surname Delatejera. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (133), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Delatejera.
Has Delatejera become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Delatejera went from 100 recorded bearers to 116. That is an increase of 16 (+16.0%). In the national ranking it rose from #160,975 to #145,028.
What does the Census say about the background of Delatejera?
Among Census respondents with the surname Delatejera, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 98.3%. The next largest groups are White (0.9%) and Two or More Races (0.9%). 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 Delatejera in the 2020 Census, accounting for 98.3% (114 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Delatejera appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (98.3%), White (0.9%), Two or More Races (0.9%). 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 Delatejera (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 Delatejera mean?
A surname originating from Spain referring to a tile maker or manufacturer. 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 Delatejera (0.04 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 common is the surname Delatejera?
For a quick modern take, check how many Americans have the surname Delatejera on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.