Delicado Coat of Arms and Surname Origin

The last name Delicado is a variant form of Delgado, a well-known Spanish family name. Taken at its root, Delicado points to “Thin, slender”.

• Before spelling was standardised, one family could appear under several forms.
• Other spellings include Delgada and Delgadillo.
• Records show Delicado as one of the forms Delgado took over time.

Heraldry and the Delicado name

Looking for a Delicado coat of arms? Arms were granted to families, not to surnames, and our research shows which heraldic tradition fits yours. Want more than a summary? See the Delicado family name pack.