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UK surname

Delafuente

A Spanish toponymic surname indicating the individual originated near a spring, fountain, or source of water.

In the 1881 census there were 11 people recorded with the Delafuente surname, ranking it #32,081 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 116, ranked #28,197, up from #32,081 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Falkirk - Middlefield, Epping Forest and Arun.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Delafuente is 120 in 2014. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 954.5%.

1881 census count

11

Ranked #32,081

Modern count

116

2016, ranked #28,197

Peak year

2014

120 bearers

Map years

1

2016 to 2016

Key insights

  • Delafuente had 11 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #32,081 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 116 in 2016, ranked #28,197.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 40 in 1891.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Delafuente surname distribution map

The map shows where the Delafuente surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.

Distribution map

Delafuente surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Delafuente over time

The table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.

Year Period Count Rank
1881 historical 11 #32,081
1891 historical 40 #31,174
1901 historical 16 #32,260
1911 historical 34 #29,600
1997 modern 64 #31,233
1998 modern 66 #31,387
1999 modern 74 #30,759
2000 modern 73 #30,881
2001 modern 73 #30,699
2002 modern 77 #30,709
2003 modern 75 #30,994
2004 modern 75 #31,233
2005 modern 83 #30,486
2006 modern 89 #30,027
2007 modern 96 #29,339
2008 modern 89 #30,713
2009 modern 88 #31,352
2010 modern 98 #30,540
2011 modern 96 #30,721
2012 modern 110 #28,514
2013 modern 116 #27,992
2014 modern 120 #27,646
2015 modern 116 #28,151
2016 modern 116 #28,197

Geography

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Where Delafuentes are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around No data. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Falkirk - Middlefield, Epping Forest, Arun, Kensington and Chelsea and Thurrock. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.

Some modern areas include a three-digit suffix, such as Leeds 110. The suffix is a small-area code, so it stays in the table while the prose uses the plain place name.

Top historical parishes

Rank Parish Area
1 No data No data

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Falkirk - Middlefield Falkirk
2 Epping Forest 003 Epping Forest
3 Arun 001 Arun
4 Kensington and Chelsea 001 Kensington and Chelsea
5 Thurrock 003 Thurrock

Forenames

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First names often paired with Delafuente

These lists show first names that appear often with the Delafuente surname in historical and recent records.

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Delafuente

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Delafuente, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.

These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.

The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.

UK neighbourhood type

UK Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Multicultural and Educated Urbanites

Group

Diverse Educated Urban Singles

Nationally, the Delafuente surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Diverse Educated Urban Singles, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Delafuente household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

This Group includes many never-married individuals not living with dependent children. Many were born in EU countries and are now aged between 25-44. This Group is characterised by its ethnic group diversity, although those identifying as Asian are not well represented. Affiliation with the Christian religion amongst residents is low. Reported disability rates are low. Neighbourhoods include some central locations in London and other major cities. Private renting is the norm, and there is some overcrowding. Many individuals are educated to degree level, and full-time employment is common, particularly in managerial and professional occupations.

Wider pattern

Established populations comprising ethnic minorities together with persons born outside the UK predominate in this Supergroup. Residents present diverse personal characteristics and circumstances: while generally well-educated and practising skilled occupations, some residents live in overcrowded rental sector housing. English may not be the main language used by people in this Group. Although the typical adult resident is middle aged, single person households are common and marriage rates are low by national standards. This Supergroup predominates in Inner London, with smaller enclaves in many other densely populated metropolitan areas.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Social Rented Sector Families with Children

Group

Social Rented Sector Pockets

Within London, Delafuente is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector Pockets, part of Social Rented Sector Families with Children. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.

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Group profile

Found in pockets across London, residents are less likely to live in private sector rentals and fewer adults are students. Fewer individuals work in transport and communications occupations relative to the Supergroup average. More individuals identify as Black and were born in Africa.

Wider London pattern

Residents of these neighbourhoods include sizable numbers identifying with ethnicities originating outside Europe, particularly in Africa or Bangladesh. The proportion of residents identifying as White, Indian or Pakistani is well below the London average. Neighbourhood age profiles are skewed towards younger adults, and above average numbers of families have children. Rates of use of English at home are below average. Marriage rates are low, and levels of separation or divorce are above average. Housing is predominantly in flats, and renting in the social rented sector the norm - few residents are owner occupiers. Housing is often overcrowded, and neighbourhoods are amongst the most densely populated in London. Disability rates are above average, although levels of unpaid care provision are about average. Employment is in caring, leisure, other service occupations, sales and customer service, or process, plant, and machine operation. Part time working and full-time student study are common. Levels of unemployment are slightly above average. Most residents have only Level 1 or 2 educational qualifications or have completed apprenticeships.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Delafuente is most concentrated in decile 10 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the healthier end of the index.

Lower deciles point towards weaker access to healthy assets or stronger exposure to local hazards. Higher deciles point towards stronger access and fewer hazards.

10
Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Delafuente falls in decile 5 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname near the middle of the scale.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

5
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Delafuente is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of Over 70 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

10
Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Other

This describes the area pattern most associated with Delafuente, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Delafuente

The surname DELAFUENTE originated in Spain during the Middle Ages. It was a locational name derived from the Spanish phrase "de la fuente," which translates to "of the fountain" or "of the spring." This suggests that the name likely originated from a place or region known for its natural springs or fountains.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the DELAFUENTE surname can be found in the Catalan region of Spain. In the 14th century, a document from the city of Barcelona mentioned a certain Bernat DELAFUENTE, who was a prominent merchant and landowner.

In the 15th century, the DELAFUENTE name appeared in various records from the Kingdom of Aragon, which encompassed parts of present-day Spain and France. One notable figure was Juan DELAFUENTE, a skilled architect who oversaw the construction of several churches and cathedrals in the region.

As the Spanish Empire expanded into the Americas during the 16th and 17th centuries, the DELAFUENTE surname spread to the New World. One of the earliest known bearers of this name in the Americas was Pedro DELAFUENTE, a Spanish conquistador who participated in the conquest of Mexico alongside Hernán Cortés in the early 1500s.

In the 18th century, a prominent member of the DELAFUENTE family was María DELAFUENTE, a renowned writer and poet from Madrid. Her works were widely celebrated and contributed significantly to the literary culture of the Spanish Golden Age.

Another noteworthy individual with the DELAFUENTE surname was José DELAFUENTE, a Spanish military officer who fought in the Napoleonic Wars during the early 19th century. He rose through the ranks and was eventually awarded the prestigious Order of Santiago for his bravery and leadership on the battlefield.

Over the centuries, the DELAFUENTE surname has spread beyond Spain and can now be found in various parts of the world, particularly in Latin American countries with strong Spanish heritage. However, its origins can be traced back to the ancient fountains and springs of the Iberian Peninsula, where the name first emerged as a locational identifier.

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1881 census detail

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Delafuente families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Delafuente surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.

Top counties

Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Surrey leads with 2 Delafuentes recorded in 1881 and an index of 14.05x.

County Total Index
Surrey 2 14.05x
Middlesex 1 3.42x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Lambeth in Surrey leads with 2 Delafuentes recorded in 1881 and an index of 78.43x.

Place Total Index
Lambeth 2 78.43x
Chelsea London 1 113.64x

Top female names

These are the female first names most often recorded with the Delafuente surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
Mary 1
Matilda 1

Top male names

These are the male first names most often recorded with the Delafuente surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
Genaro 1

Top occupations

Occupational titles are kept as recorded and later transcribed, so related jobs, spelling variants and mistakes stay separate. Scholar was the census term for a child in education. That means the other rows often tell you more about adult work in Delafuente households.

FAQ

Delafuente surname: questions and answers

How common was the Delafuente surname in 1881?

In 1881, 11 people were recorded with the Delafuente surname. That placed it at #32,081 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Delafuente surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 116 in 2016. That gives Delafuente a modern rank of #28,197.

What does the Delafuente surname mean?

A Spanish toponymic surname indicating the individual originated near a spring, fountain, or source of water.

What does the Delafuente map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Delafuente bearers relative to the surrounding population.

What records is this surname page based on?

The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.