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

Delavega, 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 Delavega surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Delavega in America

Delavega is the 9661st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Delavega surname appeared 3,360 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 Delavega.

We can also compare 2010 data for Delavega 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 Delavega

The surname Delavega has its origins in Spain, traced back to the 16th century. It is believed to have originated from the Spanish phrase "de la vega," which translates to "from the meadow" or "from the plain." This suggests that the earliest bearers of this surname may have resided in or near a fertile lowland area known as a "vega."

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the Delavega surname can be found in the archives of the city of Seville, dating back to the late 1500s. During this time, the name appeared in various municipal records and documents, indicating the presence of a Delavega family within the region.

In the 17th century, the Delavega surname gained prominence with the birth of Don Pedro Delavega y Cortes (1610-1687), a renowned Spanish military commander who played a significant role in the Thirty Years' War. His exploits and leadership earned him recognition and cemented the name in historical records.

Another notable figure bearing the Delavega surname was Juan Delavega (1745-1821), a Spanish explorer and navigator. He was part of several expeditions to the Pacific Ocean and contributed to the mapping and exploration of various islands and territories.

In the realm of literature, the name Delavega is associated with María Delavega (1785-1860), a celebrated Spanish novelist and poet. Her works, which often explored themes of love, nature, and societal issues, gained widespread acclaim during her lifetime.

As the centuries progressed, the Delavega surname spread beyond Spain's borders, with families bearing this name establishing roots in various parts of Europe, Latin America, and other regions. One such example is Francisco Delavega (1890-1968), a prominent Argentine politician and diplomat who served as the country's ambassador to several nations.

It is worth noting that variations in spelling and pronunciation of the Delavega surname may have occurred over time, influenced by regional dialects and linguistic adaptations. However, the core meaning and origin of the name remain rooted in the Spanish phrase "de la vega," a testament to the rich cultural heritage embodied by this surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Delavega

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

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

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