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

DeLuna, 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 DeLuna surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of DeLuna in America

DeLuna is the 3508th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The DeLuna surname appeared 10,182 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 3 people would have the surname DeLuna.

We can also compare 2010 data for DeLuna 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 DeLuna

The surname DELUNA is believed to have originated in Spain, specifically in the region of Andalusia, during the time of the Moorish occupation in the 8th to 15th centuries. It is derived from the Spanish words "de" meaning "from" and "luna" meaning "moon," suggesting a connection to a place name or location associated with the moon.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name DELUNA can be traced back to the 13th century in the city of Seville, where a family bearing this surname was mentioned in a local municipal record. It is also believed that the name may have been influenced by the Arabic word "al-qamar," meaning "the moon," as the Moors had a significant cultural impact on the Iberian Peninsula during their rule.

In the 14th century, a nobleman named Juan DELUNA was documented as a knight in the service of King Alfonso XI of Castile (1311-1350). He is mentioned in several chronicles from that period, including his participation in the Battle of Rio Salado in 1340, where he fought against the forces of the Marinid dynasty of Morocco.

During the 15th century, a prominent figure named Pedro DELUNA (c. 1420-1490) was a Catholic priest and scholar who played a significant role in the Spanish Inquisition. He served as an advisor to the monarchs Ferdinand II of Aragon and Isabella I of Castile, and was known for his expertise in theology and canon law.

In the 16th century, the DELUNA name can be found in records from the Spanish colonies in the Americas. One notable individual was Diego DELUNA (c. 1510-1575), an explorer and conquistador who participated in several expeditions to Florida and the Gulf Coast region of present-day United States. He is often credited with establishing some of the earliest Spanish settlements in that area.

Another prominent figure with the DELUNA surname was María DELUNA (1661-1734), a Spanish nun and mystic who lived in the 17th and 18th centuries. She was known for her spiritual writings and was beatified by the Catholic Church in 1891, being recognized for her exemplary life and virtues.

These are just a few examples of individuals with the surname DELUNA who have left their mark throughout history, illustrating the rich heritage and origins of this name rooted in the Iberian Peninsula and its cultural influences.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name DeLuna

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

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

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