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

Damone, 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 Damone surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Damone in America

Damone is the 65424th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Damone surname appeared 303 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 Damone.

We can also compare 2010 data for Damone 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 Damone

The surname DAMONE is believed to have originated in Italy during the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Latin word "dominus," meaning "lord" or "master," and was likely given as a surname to individuals who held positions of authority or owned land.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name DAMONE can be found in the 13th century, in the province of Abruzzo, located in central Italy. In this region, the name was often spelled as "Damoni" or "Damonio," reflecting the regional dialect and pronunciation.

During the Renaissance period, the DAMONE surname gained prominence in the city of Florence. Several notable individuals bearing this name are recorded in historical documents from this era, including Giovanni Battista Damone, a renowned painter who lived from 1530 to 1592.

In the 16th century, the DAMONE family established a presence in the city of Naples, where they were involved in various trades and professions. One member of the family, Niccolò Damone (1568-1642), was a respected lawyer and legal scholar who authored several influential treatises on Neapolitan law.

As the surname spread throughout Italy, it underwent various spelling variations, such as "Damoni," "Damonio," and "Damone." These variations were often influenced by regional dialects and the preferences of individual families.

In the 18th century, a branch of the DAMONE family migrated to the island of Sicily, where they became landowners and benefited from the fertile agricultural lands. One notable figure from this period was Giuseppe Damone (1712-1781), a successful wine merchant and vineyard owner.

Another notable figure with the surname DAMONE was Vincenzo Damone (1828-1898), a celebrated tenor from the city of Milan. He performed in some of the most prestigious opera houses in Europe, including La Scala in Milan and the Teatro San Carlo in Naples.

As the DAMONE name spread beyond Italy through emigration, it experienced further variations in spelling and pronunciation. In the United States, for example, the name is often spelled as "Damone" or "D'Amone," reflecting the influences of English and other languages on the Italian surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Damone

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

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 Damone 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 Damone 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 Damone was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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