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

Delmoral, 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 Delmoral surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Delmoral in America

Delmoral is the 31285th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Delmoral surname appeared 741 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 Delmoral.

We can also compare 2010 data for Delmoral 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 Delmoral

The surname DELMORAL is believed to have originated in Spain during the Middle Ages. It is thought to be derived from a combination of the Spanish words "del" meaning "of" or "from" and "moral" meaning "moral" or "ethical." This suggests that the name may have referred to someone who was known for their moral character or ethical principles.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the DELMORAL surname can be found in historical records from the region of Castile in central Spain, dating back to the 14th century. It is possible that the name was initially given as a descriptive nickname to an individual who was particularly righteous or virtuous.

During the 15th and 16th centuries, the DELMORAL name appears to have spread to other parts of Spain, as well as to Spanish colonies in the Americas. This could be attributed to the Spanish colonization and migration that occurred during that time period.

One notable figure with the DELMORAL surname was Pedro Delmoral, a Spanish conquistador who participated in the conquest of Mexico alongside Hernán Cortés in the early 16th century. Another individual of historical significance was Juan Delmoral, a renowned artist and sculptor who lived in Seville, Spain, during the late 16th and early 17th centuries.

In the 18th century, a prominent figure with the DELMORAL surname was María Delmoral (1702-1781), a Spanish writer and poet who gained recognition for her works on religious and moral themes.

During the 19th century, José Delmoral (1828-1908), a Spanish politician and lawyer, made a name for himself as a member of the Spanish parliament and as a defender of civil rights.

Another notable individual with the DELMORAL surname was Miguel Delmoral (1870-1946), a Spanish architect who was known for his contributions to the revival of traditional architectural styles in Spain during the early 20th century.

While the DELMORAL surname is most commonly associated with its Spanish origins, it has also been found in other parts of the world, likely due to migration and the spread of Spanish culture and influence over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Delmoral

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

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

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