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

DePeralta, 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 DePeralta surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of DePeralta in America

DePeralta is the 45804th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The DePeralta surname appeared 466 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 DePeralta.

We can also compare 2010 data for DePeralta 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 DePeralta

The surname DePeralta is of Spanish origin, tracing its roots back to the 15th century in the region of Aragon, Spain. The name is believed to have derived from the Spanish phrase "de Peralta," which translates to "from Peralta," indicating a connection to a specific place or locality.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the DePeralta surname can be found in the annals of the Kingdom of Aragon during the reign of King Ferdinand II of Aragon in the late 15th century. The name appears in various historical documents and records from that period, suggesting its prominence among the nobility and gentry of the time.

In the 16th century, the DePeralta family gained recognition through the exploits of Juan DePeralta, a renowned Spanish explorer and conquistador who accompanied Hernán Cortés on his expeditions to the Americas. Juan DePeralta played a significant role in the conquest of Mexico and is mentioned in several chronicles and accounts from that era.

Another notable figure bearing the DePeralta surname was Miguel DePeralta, a prominent painter and sculptor who lived in the 17th century. His works adorned many churches and monasteries in Spain, and he was renowned for his intricate religious sculptures and altarpieces.

As the Spanish Empire expanded across the globe, the DePeralta surname spread to various colonies and territories, including the Americas. In the 18th century, José DePeralta, a military officer in the Spanish colonial forces, gained recognition for his bravery and leadership during the defense of Havana, Cuba, against the British forces.

In the 19th century, the DePeralta family left a lasting impact on the literary world through the works of Enrique DePeralta, a celebrated Spanish poet and playwright. His plays and poetry collections were widely acclaimed and influenced the literary landscape of his time.

Throughout its history, the DePeralta surname has undergone various spelling variations, such as Deperalta, De Peralta, and Peralto, reflecting local dialects and regional variations in Spanish-speaking areas. Despite these variations, the essence of the name and its connection to the Peralta locality remain intact.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name DePeralta

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

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

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