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

Deya, 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 Deya surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Deya in America

Deya is the 134712th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Deya surname appeared 125 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 Deya.

We can also compare 2010 data for Deya 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 Deya

The surname DEYA originated in Spain, specifically in the Balearic Islands, during the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the name of the town of Deyá, located on the northwestern coast of the island of Majorca. The town's name is thought to have its roots in the Latin word "dea," meaning goddess, suggesting a possible connection to ancient pagan deities or a place of worship.

Records from the 13th century mention individuals bearing variations of the name, such as Daya, Deia, and Deya, residing in the Balearic Islands. These early references indicate that the surname was already well-established in the region during that time. One of the earliest known bearers of the name was Ramon Deya, a landowner and farmer documented in records from the year 1275.

In the 14th century, the surname DEYA appeared in various legal documents and property records from the islands. Notable individuals from this period include Pere Deya, a merchant who traded goods between Majorca and the Spanish mainland, and Jaume Deya, a skilled craftsman known for his intricate woodcarvings adorning local churches.

As the centuries passed, the DEYA name spread beyond the Balearic Islands to other parts of Spain and even to the Spanish colonies in the Americas. In the 16th century, Joan Deya, a navigator and explorer, accompanied expeditions to the Caribbean and is believed to have settled in Puerto Rico, establishing a branch of the DEYA family in the New World.

During the 17th century, the DEYA surname gained prominence in the arts and literature. Miguel Deya, a renowned poet and playwright born in 1632 in Palma, Majorca, was celebrated for his works that captured the essence of island life and culture. Additionally, the painter Antoni Deya, born in 1670, created several notable works that adorned churches and noble residences throughout the Balearic Islands.

In the 19th century, the DEYA name was associated with the struggle for Catalan independence and cultural preservation. Francesc Deya, born in 1842, was a prominent figure in the Catalan Renaixença movement, advocating for the recognition and promotion of the Catalan language and traditions.

Throughout its history, the surname DEYA has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including artists, writers, explorers, and political activists, all contributing to the rich cultural tapestry of Spain and the Balearic Islands.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Deya

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

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

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