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

del Pilar, 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 del Pilar surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of del Pilar in America

del Pilar is the 30825th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The del Pilar surname appeared 755 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 del Pilar.

We can also compare 2010 data for del Pilar 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 del Pilar

The surname DELPILAR originates from Spain and can be traced back to the 15th century. It is believed to be derived from the Spanish words "del" meaning "of" and "pilar" referring to a pillar or column, potentially indicating an association with someone who lived near a significant pillar or column structure.

Historical records suggest that the earliest known bearers of the DELPILAR surname were from the Castile region of Spain. In the 16th century, a document from the archives of Seville mentions a certain Juan DELPILAR, a merchant engaged in trade with the Americas.

During the 17th century, the DELPILAR name appears in several municipal records from the town of Valladolid. One notable individual from this period was Alonso DELPILAR, a respected lawyer who served as a magistrate in the local court system between 1622 and 1639.

Moving into the 18th century, the DELPILAR surname gained prominence with the birth of Pedro DELPILAR (1701-1778), a renowned architect who designed several churches and public buildings in Madrid. His most famous work is the Church of San Sebastián, which still stands today.

In the 19th century, the DELPILAR name was associated with the literary world. Miguel DELPILAR (1819-1892) was a celebrated poet and playwright whose works explored themes of love, patriotism, and social commentary. His play "La Conquista del Alma" was widely acclaimed and performed throughout Spain during his lifetime.

Another notable figure from this era was Catalina DELPILAR (1835-1911), a pioneering educator who established several schools for girls in Barcelona. She was a strong advocate for women's rights and played a significant role in advancing educational opportunities for females in Spain.

As the DELPILAR surname spread beyond Spain, it found its way to various parts of the Spanish-speaking world, including Latin America and the Philippines. However, the earliest recorded instances and most significant historical figures bearing this name can be traced back to its Spanish roots.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name del Pilar

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

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

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