About Delapena
The surname Delapena is of Spanish origin and is derived from the words "de la" meaning "of the" and "pena" meaning "pain" or "sorrow." It is a toponymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify someone who lived near a place associated with pain or sorrow, such as a cemetery or a place of execution. The surname may also have been used as a nickname for someone who was known for their melancholic or sorrowful nature.
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The surname Delapena is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Delapena based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Delapena in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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