Delgada Surname Meaning & Coat of Arms

Heraldry is personal: arms associated with the Delgado surname were borne by specific families, and sharing the name does not mean sharing the blazon.

Meaning of the name

Many Delgada families will find their roots under Delgado, the form most records use. The name is usually explained as “Thin, slender”.

A variant of Delgado

Before spelling was fixed, Delgado was also written Delgada. Other spellings include Delgadillo and Delicado.

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