2010
#138,304
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 121
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Damare
A surname derived from the Italian word "damare," meaning to subdue or conquer.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 128 Americans carry the last name Damare. That puts it at #147,954 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,677,768 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Damare surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
128
1 in 2,677,768
Census rank
#147,954
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
112
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 112 bearers of the surname Damare in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 147954th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Damare, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.5%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (1.8%) and Two or More Races (1.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Damare
The surname Damare originates from the Italian region of Lombardy, with earliest records dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to be derived from the Latin word "damare," which means "to tame" or "to subdue." This suggests that the name may have originally been a descriptive nickname for someone who had a calming or soothing presence.
In the early 13th century, a historical record from the city of Cremona mentions a "Petrus Damare," indicating the presence of this surname in the area. Around the same time, a variant spelling, "Damario," appeared in documents from the nearby town of Brescia.
One of the earliest known individuals with this surname was Giovanni Damare, a merchant from Milan who lived in the late 14th century. His name is recorded in trade documents from the city's archives, which provide insight into the economic activities of that era.
During the Renaissance period, the Damare family gained prominence in the city of Pavia. Francesco Damare, born in 1487, was a renowned scholar and philosopher who taught at the University of Pavia. His writings on ethics and moral philosophy were widely studied throughout Italy.
In the 17th century, the Damare surname spread to other parts of Europe, including Spain and France. Gaspar Damare, a Spanish soldier born in 1621, fought in the Thirty Years' War and is mentioned in military records from that time.
Another notable figure was Isabelle Damare, a French noblewoman born in 1705. She was known for her patronage of the arts and her support of various cultural institutions in Paris.
As the surname traveled across Europe, regional variations in spelling emerged, such as "Damara" and "Damarre." These variations often reflected local dialects and linguistic influences.
In the 19th century, the Damare family had a presence in England, with several individuals bearing the name living in London and other cities. One such individual was William Damare, an entrepreneur born in 1821, who established a successful trading company in the city.
Despite its Italian origins, the Damare surname has since spread to various parts of the world, carried by waves of migration and cultural exchange. While its precise meaning and roots may have evolved over time, it remains a testament to the rich linguistic and historical tapestry that has shaped many European surnames.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Damare
Among Census respondents with the surname Damare, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.5%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (1.8%) and Two or More Races (1.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Damare bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Damare surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White95.5% · 107
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.8% · 2
- Two or more races1.8% · 2
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Damare
Damare appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#147,954
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 112
-9 bearers (-7.4%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 9,650 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #138,304 | 121 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #147,954 | 112 | 0.04 | -9 bearers (-7.4%) | Down 9,650 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Damare surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #138,304 | #147,954 | -7.0% |
| Count | 121 | 112 | -7.4% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -6.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Damare bearers went from 121 to 112 (-7.4% change). The surname moved down 9,650 positions in the national ranking, going from #138,304 to #147,954.
FAQ
Damare surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Damare?
Name Census estimates that about 128 living Americans carry the surname Damare. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,677,768 residents.
How common is Damare?
Damare ranks #147,954 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 112 people with the surname Damare. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (128), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Damare.
Has Damare become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Damare went from 121 recorded bearers to 112. That is a decrease of 9 (-7.4%). In the national ranking it fell from #138,304 to #147,954.
What does the Census say about the background of Damare?
Among Census respondents with the surname Damare, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.5%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (1.8%) and Two or More Races (1.8%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Damare in the 2020 Census, accounting for 95.5% (107 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Damare appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (95.5%), Asian/Pacific Islander (1.8%), Two or More Races (1.8%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Damare (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Damare mean?
A surname derived from the Italian word "damare," meaning to subdue or conquer. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Damare (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people share the surname Damare?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.