The origin of the surname Delgado is the mountains of Santander from where it spread throughout Spain.

There are stories of knights that stood out for their courage in the struggle against the Moors.

The Delgado family name dates back to the era of King Pelayo, and may derive from any nickname or alias.

A prominent member of this lineage was, Francisco Delgado a bishop from the time of the reconquest who became famous in the areas of religion and letters but also in the weapons that was very clever.

The gentlemen named Delgado proved their nobility in the military orders of Santiago Calatrava and Carlos III.