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

Delgado, 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 Delgado surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Delgado in America

Delgado is the 221st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Delgado surname appeared 132,985 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 45 people would have the surname Delgado.

We can also compare 2010 data for Delgado 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 Delgado

The surname Delgado has its origins in Spain, specifically in the regions of Castile and Andalusia. It is derived from the Spanish word "delgado," which means "thin" or "slender." The surname likely originated as a descriptive nickname for someone with a slender build.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname Delgado can be traced back to the 13th century in various Spanish records and manuscripts. One notable example is the appearance of the name in the Libro de Repartimiento de Sevilla, a document from 1253 that recorded the distribution of land and properties in Seville after the Christian conquest of the city.

In the 15th century, the Delgado surname gained prominence with the birth of Rodrigo Delgado (1440-1515), a Spanish Catholic priest and theologian. Rodrigo was a renowned scholar and professor at the University of Salamanca, and his works on theology and philosophy were highly influential during the Renaissance period.

Another notable figure with the Delgado surname was Juan Delgado (1548-1611), a Spanish Catholic priest and missionary who traveled to the Philippines in the late 16th century. He played a significant role in the evangelization efforts in the Philippine archipelago and contributed to the establishment of the Catholic Church in the region.

In the 17th century, the Delgado surname was associated with Pedro Delgado (1625-1694), a Spanish painter and engraver known for his contributions to the Baroque art movement. His works, which included religious paintings and engravings, can be found in various churches and museums across Spain.

During the 18th century, José Delgado y Venegas (1720-1798) was a prominent Spanish military officer and colonial administrator. He served as the governor of Cuba from 1777 to 1785 and played a crucial role in the defense of the island during the American Revolutionary War.

Throughout history, the Delgado surname has also been associated with various locations and place names. For instance, the town of Delgado in the Extremadura region of Spain is believed to have derived its name from the surname. Additionally, there are villages and municipalities bearing the name Delgado in other Spanish-speaking countries, such as Mexico and Colombia, likely influenced by the migration of individuals with this surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Delgado

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

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

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