The surname Delgado: origin and meaning

There are many interesting facts about the Delgado surname, which is one of the most popular Hispanic surnames. For example:

• It ranks number 433 of the most common surnames in the world.
• It is more common in Mexico and has a higher density in Cape Verde.
• It is popular in Ecuador, Cuba and Venezuela.
• It can be found in all Spanish communities, although it is more common in the Canary Islands and in western Spain.
• It is the 46th most common Hispanic surname.
• The surname Delgado can also appear written in other ways, such as Delgato, Delgardo, Delgadillo, Delegado, Delagado.
• In the United States it is common to find the “Delgato” variant of this surname, especially in California, Florida and New York.

Celebrities with the last name Delgado

Around the world there are many famous people with the last name Delgado, in fields as varied as science, sports and the arts. Some of them are:

• José Manuel Rodríguez Delgado: Spanish scientist.
• Nieves Delgado: Spanish writer.
• Anita Delgado: Spanish dancer.
• Pedro Delgado: Spanish cyclist.
• Chiquinquirá Delgado: Venezuelan actress.
• César Delgado: Argentine soccer player.
• Carmenza Delgado: Colombian weightlifter.
• Carlos Delgado: Puerto Rican baseball player.
• Clarence Delgado: Filipino actor.
• Fernando Eduardo Delgado: Venezuelan composer.
• Humberto Delgado: Portuguese military and politician.
• Marcel Delgado: Mexican sculptor.

Genealogy and resources

As with other popular Spanish surnames, many people who go by the surname Delgado want to know more about their origins and lineage, as well as meet others who have the same surname.

There are numerous genealogy resources on the internet to make it easy to find ancestors, family trees, and other information. Some of the most practical and recognized are:

• DNA Project : is a database of DNA tests that allows to find people with the surname Delgado who are related.
• Family Genealogy Forum : this is a social platform where you can find other people with the surname Delgado and ask questions.
• FamilySearch – is an extensive database owned by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, with nearly two million records and family trees.
• Surnames and Family mailing lists : it is a free list for those people who want to investigate their ancestors.
• DistantCousin.com – This website hosts free access databases for the genealogy of the Delgado surname and other Hispanic surnames.

Bibliography

• Vilches Y de Marín, E. Golden book of Spanish surnames: Its etymology, genealogy and heraldry: First series . (2018). Spain. Wentworth Press.
• Various authors. Genealogy and heraldry . (2011, pdf version). Spain. National Library of Spain.
• Faure, R.; Ribes, MA (2001). Dictionary of Spanish surnames . Spain. Espasa Libros. Various authors. Genealogy and heraldry . (2011, pdf version). Spain. National Library of Spain.
• Vilches Y de Marín, E. Golden book of Spanish surnames: Its etymology, genealogy and heraldry: First series . (2018). Spain. Wentworth Press.