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

DelSalto, 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 DelSalto surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of DelSalto in America

DelSalto is the 105600th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The DelSalto surname appeared 169 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 DelSalto.

We can also compare 2010 data for DelSalto 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 DelSalto

The surname DELSALTO originated in Spain during the medieval period, derived from the Spanish words "del" meaning "of" and "salto" meaning "leap" or "jump". It is believed to have referred to someone who lived near a steep or rugged terrain, or perhaps someone known for their agility or skill in jumping.

The earliest recorded instances of the name DELSALTO can be traced back to the 13th century in the region of Castile, where it appears in various historical documents and records. One notable example is Pedro DELSALTO, a knight mentioned in a manuscript from 1265 detailing the conquest of Seville.

In the 15th century, the name DELSALTO is found in records from the town of Segovia, where a family bearing this surname was prominent among the local nobility. Juan DELSALTO, born in 1437, was a renowned architect and master builder responsible for the construction of several churches and public buildings in the region.

During the 16th century, the DELSALTO name gained further recognition with the exploits of Rodrigo DELSALTO, a Spanish conquistador who accompanied Hernán Cortés on his expedition to conquer the Aztec Empire in Mexico. Rodrigo DELSALTO played a significant role in the conquest, earning a reputation for his bravery and skill in combat.

In the 18th century, the DELSALTO family produced a notable scholar and theologian, Francisco DELSALTO (1712-1785), who authored several influential works on Catholic doctrine and served as a professor at the University of Salamanca.

Another prominent figure bearing the DELSALTO name was María DELSALTO (1821-1898), a celebrated Spanish poet and writer of the Romantic era. Her collection of poetry, "Ecos del Alma" (Echoes of the Soul), was widely acclaimed and established her as a leading literary figure of her time.

While the surname DELSALTO has its roots in Spain, it has since spread to other parts of the world through emigration and settlement. However, its origins and historical significance remain deeply rooted in the rich cultural heritage of the Iberian Peninsula.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name DelSalto

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

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

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