TheNameDBDelgado
DescriptiveMeaning
Derived from the Spanish adjective meaning 'thin' or 'slender', originally a descriptive nickname.
Etymology
From the Latin delicatus, meaning 'delicate' or 'slender', which evolved into the Spanish delgado. The surname originated as a physical descriptor that became hereditary.
About the Delgado Surname
Delgado is a descriptive surname based on physical appearance, likely referring to a thin or slender ancestor. The name has been documented in Spanish records since at least the 15th century.
Distribution
Found throughout Spain and Spanish-speaking America, with notable populations in Mexico, Colombia, and Argentina.