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

d'Alce, 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 d'Alce surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of d'Alce in America

d'Alce is the 145220th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The d'Alce surname appeared 114 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 d'Alce.

The history of the last name d'Alce

The surname DALCE is believed to have originated in Italy during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Italian word "dolce," meaning "sweet" or "gentle." This suggests that the name may have been initially given as a nickname or descriptive name to someone with a sweet or gentle demeanor.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name DALCE can be found in the archives of the city of Genoa, where a merchant named Giovanni DALCE is mentioned in a document dated 1321. This suggests that the name was already well-established in the region by the early 14th century.

In the 15th century, the name DALCE appeared in several historical records in the city of Florence. One notable figure was Francesco DALCE, a renowned painter and sculptor who lived from 1435 to 1510. His works can still be seen in various churches and museums throughout Italy.

During the Renaissance period, the DALCE family rose to prominence in the city of Venice. One of the most famous members of the family was Marco DALCE, a renowned diplomat and statesman who served as the ambassador of Venice to the court of King Henry VIII of England in the early 16th century.

In the 17th century, the name DALCE spread to other parts of Europe, particularly France and Spain. One notable figure from this period was Juan DALCE, a Spanish explorer and cartographer who accompanied the famous explorer Ferdinand Magellan on his voyage to the Philippines in 1521.

Throughout the centuries, the name DALCE has been associated with various place names and older spellings. For example, in some regions of Italy, the name was spelled as "Dalchi" or "Dalce." In France, it was sometimes written as "Daulce" or "Doulce."

Other notable individuals who bore the surname DALCE include:

• Pietro DALCE (1560-1635), an Italian composer and music theorist.
• Isabella DALCE (1680-1742), a Spanish noblewoman and patron of the arts.
• Emilio DALCE (1820-1892), an Italian politician and statesman.
• Luciano DALCE (1879-1965), an Italian writer and poet.

While the surname DALCE may not be as common today as it once was, its rich history and cultural significance continue to be celebrated, particularly in Italy and other parts of Europe where the name has deep roots.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name d'Alce

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname d'Alce.

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 d'Alce 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.

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 d'Alce was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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