Delval
Delval is a surname of Spanish origin, sometimes written as Del Val or Delval. The name derives from the phrase de el valle, meaning “of the valley,” and is typically classified as a toponymic surname—one tied to a geographic feature rather than a occupation or patronymic. The form reflects a common practice in Spanish naming toponymic elements such as geographical features or places.
Variants and usage: The space-including variant Del Val is common in many Spanish-speaking contexts, while the
Geographic and linguistic notes: Toponymic surnames like delval often arise independently in different regions, leading to
Related names and disambiguation: Related surnames include Del Valle and Del Val, which share the same linguistic