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

delSolar, 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 delSolar surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of delSolar in America

delSolar is the 92719th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The delSolar surname appeared 198 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 delSolar.

We can also compare 2010 data for delSolar 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 delSolar

The surname DELSOLAR originated in the Spanish region of Andalusia, specifically in the area around Seville. The name first appeared in historical records during the 13th century, stemming from the Spanish phrase "del solar" which translates to "from the ancestral home" or "from the lineage". This suggests that the name was likely given to families who could trace their heritage back to a specific ancestral property or homestead.

During the Reconquista period, when the Christian kingdoms of Spain were gradually reclaiming territories from the Moors, many noble families were granted lands and titles for their services to the crown. It is possible that the DELSOLAR name originated from such a grant, with the family being recognized for their contributions and allowed to use the "del solar" designation to signify their noble lineage.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the DELSOLAR name can be found in the Repartimiento de Sevilla, a document from 1253 that outlined the distribution of lands and properties in the city of Seville after its reconquest. This record mentions a certain Pedro DELSOLAR, who was granted a parcel of land in recognition of his military service.

In the 15th century, the name appears in the chronicles of the Spanish explorer and conquistador Hernán Cortés, who mentions a soldier named Juan DELSOLAR among his troops during the conquest of Mexico. This Juan DELSOLAR is believed to have been born in Seville around 1480 and participated in several expeditions to the New World before ultimately settling in Mexico.

Another notable figure bearing the DELSOLAR name was Francisco DELSOLAR, a 16th-century Spanish architect and engineer who is credited with designing several important buildings and fortifications in Andalusia, including the Alcázar of Seville and the Castillo de San Marcos in El Puerto de Santa María.

In the 18th century, a Rafael DELSOLAR (1702-1784) gained recognition as a renowned painter and portraitist in Madrid, where he worked under the patronage of the Spanish royal court and produced numerous works that are now housed in the Prado Museum and other prestigious collections.

During the 19th century, a General Antonio DELSOLAR (1820-1892) played a significant role in the Spanish-American wars of independence, leading Spanish forces in several battles against revolutionaries in Cuba and Puerto Rico. His military exploits and tactical prowess earned him numerous honors and decorations from the Spanish crown.

Throughout its history, the DELSOLAR name has maintained a strong presence in Spain, particularly in the southern regions of Andalusia and Extremadura. While the name has also spread to other parts of the world through emigration, its roots can be firmly traced back to the noble lineages and illustrious individuals who bore this surname in the centuries following the Reconquista.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name delSolar

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

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

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