Explore the Family Name Delgato
The meaning of Delgato
Hispanic: probably an altered form of Spanish Delgado, as if derived from gato ‘cat’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Delgato in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Delgato has significantly increased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 72,466th in popularity and had a count of approximately 250. By 2010, the ranking improved to 59,603 with the count increasing by 35.6% to 339. The proportion of this surname per 100,000 people also rose by 22.22%, indicating a notable growth in individuals bearing the Delgato surname within the United States.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #72,466 | #59,603 | 17.75% |
| Count | 250 | 339 | 35.6% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.11 | 22.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Delgato
When it comes to ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census suggests a shift in the distribution of the Delgato surname. In 2000, around 70% of those with the Delgato surname identified as Hispanic, a percentage which increased by 12.10% to reach 78.47% in 2010. Those identifying as White decreased from 24.80% to 18.58% over the same period. Interestingly, while there were no individuals identifying as Black or Asian/Pacific Islander with the Delgato surname in 2000, by 2010 there was a small percentage (1.47%) who identified as Black. No changes were observed in those identifying as Two or more races, American Indian, and Alaskan Native over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 70% | 78.47% | 12.1% |
| White | 24.8% | 18.58% | -25.08% |
| Black | 0% | 1.47% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 3.6% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |