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

DelValle, 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 DelValle surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of DelValle in America

DelValle is the 3033rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The DelValle surname appeared 11,816 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 4 people would have the surname DelValle.

We can also compare 2010 data for DelValle 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 DelValle

The surname DELVALLE has its origins in Spain and dates back to the 15th century. It is a toponymic name, derived from a place name that refers to "of the valley" or "from the valley" in Spanish. The name likely originated in the regions of Andalusia or Valencia, where the Spanish language was heavily influenced by Arabic.

One of the earliest recorded references to the surname DELVALLE can be found in the Catastro de Ensenada, a census-like survey conducted in Spain during the reign of King Ferdinand VI in the mid-18th century. This document provides valuable information about the distribution and prevalence of surnames across various regions of Spain.

In the 16th century, a notable figure named Juan DELVALLE (1530-1592) was a Spanish explorer and conquistador who participated in the conquest of Peru alongside Francisco Pizarro. He is known for his role in the battle of Las Salinas and the subsequent establishment of Spanish settlements in the region.

Another prominent individual with the surname DELVALLE was Pedro DELVALLE (1784-1853), a Venezuelan military officer and politician who served as the President of Venezuela from 1835 to 1836. He played a significant role in the country's struggle for independence from Spanish rule.

In the realm of literature, the Spanish novelist and playwright José DELVALLE (1873-1941) gained recognition for his works that explored social themes and critiqued the societal norms of his time. His most famous plays include "La verdad sospechosa" and "El alcalde de Zalamea."

Moving to the 20th century, María DELVALLE (1909-1998) was a renowned Spanish painter and sculptor who was part of the avant-garde art movement in Spain. Her works, which often depicted human figures and landscapes, are celebrated for their expressive and modern style.

Lastly, Miguel DELVALLE (1925-2010) was a Panamanian politician who served as the President of Panama from 1985 to 1988. He played a significant role in the country's transition to democracy after the military dictatorship of Manuel Noriega.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name DelValle

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

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

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