There are
762
Delas in the USA
Dela is the
30600th
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Dela

Juandela

Juan dela Cruz is a fictional character that represents the common Filipino man. He is often used in Filipino patriotism and nationalism.

DelawareAdams

Delaware Adams is the founder of the Dela Adams Music Group, a record label known for promoting independent artists.

MithaliRaj

Mithali Raj is an Indian cricketer and former captain of the Indian women's cricket team. She is regarded as one of the greatest female cricketers of all time.

LeandroDela

Leandro Dela Cruz is a Filipino revolutionary and a key figure in the Philippine Revolution against Spanish colonization.

RaineMaida

Raine Maida is a Canadian musician and the lead vocalist of the rock band Our Lady Peace. He is also a successful solo artist and producer.

KenjiDelos

Kenji Delos Reyes is a fictional character from the Filipino novel 'She's Dating the Gangster' by author Bianca Bernardino. He is the main protagonist in the story.

Marie-JoséePérec

Marie-Josée Pérec is a retired French sprinter and three-time Olympic gold medalist. She was one of the dominant sprinters in the 1990s.

DelaneyBramlett

Delaney Bramlett was an American singer, songwriter, and musician. He was best known for his work with his former wife, Bonnie Bramlett, as the duo Delaney & Bonnie.

SofiaDela

Sofia Dela Merced is a Filipino actress and model, known for her roles in various Filipino television series and movies.

DelanoG.

Delano G. Lewis is an American attorney, diplomat, and public servant. He served as the United States Ambassador to South Africa from 2000 to 2001.

Dela Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'Dela' is of Spanish and Filipino origin. It is a contraction of the Spanish word 'de' meaning 'of' or 'from' and the article 'la' meaning 'the'. It is commonly used as part of a compound name.
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Dela' is most commonly found in the Philippines and among Filipinos living in other countries. It has a lesser presence in Spain and other Spanish-speaking countries.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Dela' include 'De la' and 'Della'.
Migration and ImmigrationThe migration and immigration of people with the surname 'Dela' is primarily tied to the historical colonization of the Philippines by Spain and the subsequent diaspora of Filipinos to other countries.