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

Delpozo, 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 Delpozo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Delpozo in America

Delpozo is the 28809th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Delpozo surname appeared 826 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 Delpozo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Delpozo 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 Delpozo

The surname DELPOZO has its origins in Spain, tracing back to the late 15th century. It is believed to have derived from the phrase "del pozo," which translates to "from the well" in Spanish. This suggests that the earliest bearers of the name may have lived near or owned a prominent well or water source.

During the Spanish Reconquista, the name appeared in records from the regions of Castile and Aragon. One of the earliest documented mentions of the name can be found in the archives of the city of Seville, where a certain Juan Delpozo was listed as a resident in 1492.

In the 16th century, the name began to spread across various parts of Spain, particularly in the areas surrounding the cities of Madrid and Valencia. This is evidenced by church records and census documents from that era, which list families with the Delpozo surname.

One notable figure in Spanish history bearing this name was Diego Delpozo, a soldier who fought in the Spanish Armada against the English in 1588. Although the Armada was ultimately defeated, Diego's bravery and service were recognized by the Spanish Crown.

As Spain expanded its influence through exploration and colonization, the Delpozo name also made its way to the Americas. In the 17th century, records show Delpozo families settling in various regions of Latin America, including Mexico, Peru, and Argentina.

In the late 18th century, a prominent figure named Francisco Delpozo gained recognition as a skilled architect and builder. He was responsible for the design and construction of several notable churches and public buildings in the city of Seville, leaving a lasting legacy in Spanish architecture.

Another individual of note was Juana Delpozo, a celebrated poet and writer from Madrid, who lived from 1825 to 1893. Her published works, which explored themes of love, nature, and the human experience, earned her critical acclaim and a place in Spanish literary history.

As the centuries passed, the Delpozo name continued to spread across the Spanish-speaking world, with individuals bearing the surname making notable contributions in various fields, from politics and the arts to academia and business.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Delpozo

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

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

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