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

DeMoya, 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 DeMoya surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of DeMoya in America

DeMoya is the 50564th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The DeMoya surname appeared 413 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 DeMoya.

We can also compare 2010 data for DeMoya 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 DeMoya

The surname DEMOYA has its origins in Spain, emerging during the late 15th century or early 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Spanish phrase "de moya," which translates to "from Moya." Moya is a town located in the province of Cuenca, in the autonomous community of Castilla-La Mancha, Spain.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname DEMOYA can be found in the parish records of the town of Moya itself, dating back to the late 1500s. This suggests that the name was initially adopted by families residing in or near the town of Moya.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the surname DEMOYA began to spread beyond the confines of the town of Moya, likely due to migration and the establishment of new settlements by individuals bearing the name. Historical records from this period show variations in the spelling, such as DeMoya, De Moya, and Demoia.

In the 18th century, the surname DEMOYA gained wider recognition, with several notable individuals bearing the name. One such person was Juan DEMOYA (1712-1782), a renowned Spanish painter and artist known for his religious works and portraits of the nobility.

Another prominent figure with the surname DEMOYA was María DEMOYA (1765-1832), a Spanish writer and poet who gained recognition for her contributions to the Romantic literary movement in Spain.

In the 19th century, the DEMOYA name continued to be associated with notable individuals, including Rodrigo DEMOYA (1824-1898), a Spanish military officer who served in the Carlist Wars and later became a respected political figure.

As the centuries progressed, the surname DEMOYA spread to other parts of Spain and eventually to other countries, particularly those with strong historical ties to Spain, such as Latin American nations.

Notably, the surname DEMOYA has been linked to various place names and locations throughout Spain, such as the town of Moya, as well as variations like Moyuela and Moyacedillo, further solidifying its connection to the region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name DeMoya

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

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

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