Find out how popular the last name Culmone is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Culmone.

Culmone, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Culmone surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Culmone in America

Culmone is the 69170th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Culmone surname appeared 284 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Culmone.

We can also compare 2010 data for Culmone to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Culmone

The surname Culmone has its origins in Italy, specifically in the region of Campania. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, around the 12th or 13th century. The name is derived from the Italian word "culmo," which means "summit" or "peak," likely indicating that the family's ancestors lived in a mountainous area or near a hilltop settlement.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Culmone surname can be found in the "Codice Diplomatico Barese," a collection of medieval documents from the city of Bari, dating back to the 13th century. The name is also mentioned in various other historical records from the region, such as land deeds and tax records from the 14th and 15th centuries.

During the Renaissance period, a notable figure bearing the Culmone name was Giovanni Culmone (1493-1562), a renowned architect and sculptor from Naples. He is credited with designing several notable buildings in the city, including the Church of Santa Maria la Nova and the Palazzo Sanfelice.

In the 18th century, Antonio Culmone (1718-1792) was a prominent lawyer and legal scholar from the town of Avellino. He authored several treatises on civil law and served as a magistrate in the Neapolitan court system.

Another noteworthy individual was Vincenzo Culmone (1845-1912), a politician and journalist from the town of Castellammare di Stabia. He served as a deputy in the Italian Parliament and was actively involved in the Italian Unification movement.

In the realm of literature, Giuseppe Culmone (1879-1943) was a celebrated poet and playwright from the city of Salerno. His works often explored themes of love, nature, and the beauty of the Amalfi Coast region.

The name Culmone has also been associated with various place names throughout southern Italy, such as the town of Culmine in the province of Avellino and the Colle Culmone, a hill located near the city of Benevento.

While the Culmone surname may not be as widespread as some others, it holds a rich cultural heritage and has left its mark on various aspects of Italian history, from architecture and law to literature and politics.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Culmone

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Culmone.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Culmone was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Culmone has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Culmone was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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