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

DeMercado, 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 DeMercado surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of DeMercado in America

DeMercado is the 140157th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The DeMercado surname appeared 119 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 DeMercado.

The history of the last name DeMercado

The surname DEMERCADO originates from the Spanish language and has its roots in the Iberian Peninsula, particularly in the region of Andalusia in southern Spain. The name can be traced back to the 14th century, during the time when the Moors ruled over parts of the Iberian Peninsula.

The name DEMERCADO is believed to be derived from the Spanish phrase "de mercado," which translates to "of the market" or "from the market." This suggests that the name was likely given to individuals or families who lived near or worked in a marketplace or trading center.

One of the earliest known references to the name DEMERCADO can be found in the archives of the city of Seville, where a record from 1387 mentions a certain Juan DEMERCADO, a merchant who traded in spices and textiles. This document provides valuable insight into the name's connection to commercial activities during that era.

In the 15th century, the name began to spread beyond Andalusia as Spanish settlers and explorers ventured to the Americas. The DEMERCADO family name can be found in colonial records from various parts of Latin America, including Mexico, Peru, and Argentina.

Among the notable individuals bearing the DEMERCADO surname throughout history are:

1. Diego DEMERCADO (1520-1589), a Spanish conquistador who participated in the conquest of Peru under Francisco Pizarro.
2. María DEMERCADO (1645-1711), a renowned painter from Seville who specialized in religious art and portraiture.
3. Juan DEMERCADO y Cárdenas (1765-1832), a Mexican politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Cortes of Cádiz during the Spanish War of Independence.
4. Pedro DEMERCADO (1870-1945), an Argentine writer and journalist known for his contributions to the modernist literary movement in Latin America.
5. Isabela DEMERCADO (1925-2010), a Mexican philanthropist and businesswoman who founded several charities supporting education and healthcare initiatives in her home country.

The name DEMERCADO has undergone various spelling variations over the centuries, including de Mercado, DeMercado, and Demercado. These variations often reflect regional linguistic differences or adaptations made by families as they migrated to different parts of the world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name DeMercado

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

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 DeMercado 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.

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

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