Find out how popular the last name d'Amora 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'Amora.

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

Popularity of d'Amora in America

d'Amora is the 131379th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The d'Amora surname appeared 129 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'Amora.

We can also compare 2010 data for d'Amora 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 d'Amora

The surname DAMORA has its origins in Italy, tracing back to the 14th century. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word "de mora," which means "delay" or "tardiness." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who was known for their slow or unhurried manner.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name DAMORA can be found in the medieval records of the city of Venice, where a merchant named Giovanni DAMORA is mentioned in a trade document from the year 1387. This indicates that the name was already in use during that time period.

In the 15th century, the name appears in the annals of the city of Florence, where a nobleman named Cesare DAMORA is recorded as owning a vineyard in the Chianti region. This provides evidence of the name's presence in different parts of Italy during the Renaissance era.

The DAMORA name is also associated with the town of Damora, located in the province of Palermo, Sicily. It is possible that the surname originated from this place name, or that the place was named after an individual bearing the DAMORA surname.

Notable individuals with the surname DAMORA throughout history include:

1. Antonio DAMORA (1575-1642), a Venetian painter known for his religious works and portraiture.
2. Isabella DAMORA (1620-1688), an Italian noblewoman and patron of the arts, who commissioned several works from renowned artists of her time.
3. Gian Paolo DAMORA (1725-1805), an Italian architect who designed several churches and palaces in the city of Naples.
4. Francesca DAMORA (1790-1867), an Italian opera singer who performed in some of the most prestigious theaters of Europe during the 19th century.
5. Giulio DAMORA (1885-1957), an Italian sculptor and artist, known for his monumental works and public installations.

Throughout its history, the DAMORA surname has been spelled in various ways, including Damore, Damori, and Damorea, reflecting the regional variations and evolution of the name over time.

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

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

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

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