2000
#3,431
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 9,545
First available Census row
Per 100,000 3.54
Uncommon Last name
Delvalle
Of the valley; referring to someone who lived in or came from a valley.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 13,710 Americans carry the last name Delvalle. That puts it at #2,946 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 4.00 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 25,000 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Delvalle surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
14K
1 in 25,000
Census rank
#2,946
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
4.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
12K
uncommon in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 11,956 bearers of the surname Delvalle in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 4.00 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 2946th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Delvalle, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 88.2%. The next largest groups are White (8.1%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.6%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Delvalle
Among Census respondents with the surname Delvalle, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 88.2%. The next largest groups are White (8.1%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.6%).
The bar chart below shows how Delvalle bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Delvalle surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino88.2% · 10,546
- White8.1% · 973
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.6% · 196
- Black or African American1.3% · 161
- Two or more races0.5% · 61
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.2% · 19
Timeline
Historical Census data for Delvalle
Delvalle appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#3,033
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 11,816
+2,271 bearers (+23.8%)
Per 100,000 4.01
Rank movement Up 398 places
2020
#2,946
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 11,956
+140 bearers (+1.2%)
Per 100,000 4.00
Rank movement Up 87 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #3,431 | 9,545 | 3.54 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #3,033 | 11,816 | 4.01 | +2,271 bearers (+23.8%) | Up 398 places |
| 2020 | #2,946 | 11,956 | 4.00 | +140 bearers (+1.2%) | Up 87 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Delvalle surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #3,033 | #2,946 | 2.9% |
| Count | 11,816 | 11,956 | 1.2% |
| Per 100K | 4.01 | 4.00 | -0.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Delvalle bearers went from 11,816 to 11,956 (+1.2% change). The surname moved up 87 positions in the national ranking, going from #3,033 to #2,946.
FAQ
Delvalle surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Delvalle?
Name Census estimates that about 13,710 living Americans carry the surname Delvalle. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 25,000 residents.
How common is Delvalle?
Delvalle ranks #2,946 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Uncommon." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 4.00 per 100,000 residents, which is about 4 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 11,956 people with the surname Delvalle. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (13,710), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 4 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 4.00 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 4 of them to have the surname Delvalle.
Has Delvalle become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Delvalle went from 11,816 recorded bearers to 11,956. That is an increase of 140 (+1.2%). In the national ranking it rose from #3,033 to #2,946.
What does the Census say about the background of Delvalle?
Among Census respondents with the surname Delvalle, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 88.2%. The next largest groups are White (8.1%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.6%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Hispanic is the largest self-reported group for the surname Delvalle in the 2020 Census, accounting for 88.2% (10,546 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Delvalle appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (88.2%), White (8.1%), Asian/Pacific Islander (1.6%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Delvalle (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Delvalle mean?
Of the valley; referring to someone who lived in or came from a valley. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Delvalle (4.00 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How common is the surname Delvalle?
Want to know how many people have the last name Delvalle? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.