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

Delolmo, 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 Delolmo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Delolmo in America

Delolmo is the 110825th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Delolmo surname appeared 159 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 Delolmo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Delolmo 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 Delolmo

The surname DELOLMO has its origins in Spain, tracing back to the late 15th century. It is believed to have originated in the region of Andalusia, particularly in the area surrounding the city of Seville. The name is derived from the Spanish phrase "del olmo," which translates to "of the elm tree," suggesting that the earliest bearers of this surname may have lived near or had some connection to an elm tree or a location named after the elm tree.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the DELOLMO surname can be found in historical documents from the city of Seville, dated around the late 1400s. These records mention individuals bearing the name, possibly indicating their residence or association with the area.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the DELOLMO surname appeared in various Spanish records and documents, including religious registers, census records, and legal documents. Notable individuals from this period include Juan DELOLMO (born circa 1520), a prominent merchant in Seville, and María DELOLMO (1587-1652), a respected educator and philanthropist who established a school for underprivileged children in the city of Granada.

As the Spanish Empire expanded across the Americas, some individuals bearing the DELOLMO surname accompanied the conquistadors and settlers. One such example is Pedro DELOLMO (1595-1671), a soldier and explorer who participated in the conquest of Peru and later settled in the region known as Nueva Galicia (present-day western Mexico).

In the 18th century, the DELOLMO surname gained recognition through the works of Francisca DELOLMO (1712-1789), a renowned poet and playwright from Seville. Her literary works, which often celebrated the cultural heritage of Andalusia, earned her acclaim throughout Spain.

Another notable figure was Miguel DELOLMO (1765-1842), a military leader and statesman who played a crucial role in the Spanish war against Napoleon's forces during the Peninsular War. He rose through the ranks and served as a general, contributing to Spain's eventual victory over the French.

As the centuries passed, the DELOLMO surname continued to be present in various Spanish-speaking regions, with descendants spreading across Europe, the Americas, and other parts of the world. However, it is important to note that historical records and documentation from earlier eras may be incomplete or contain inconsistencies, making it challenging to provide a comprehensive account of every individual bearing this surname throughout history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Delolmo

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

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

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