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

Damore, 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 Damore surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Damore in America

Damore is the 9716th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Damore surname appeared 3,339 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Damore.

We can also compare 2010 data for Damore 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 Damore

The surname DAMORE is of Italian origin, originating in the regions of Campania and Calabria during the late Middle Ages. It is derived from the Italian word "amore," meaning love. This surname may have been given to someone known for their affectionate or loving nature, or possibly as a nickname for someone who was considered particularly charming or attractive.

The earliest known record of the name DAMORE dates back to the 13th century, when a Giovanni Damore was mentioned in the municipal records of Naples in 1276. Around this time, variations of the spelling included D'Amore, Damore, and De Amore.

In the 14th century, the DAMORE name appeared in the records of the city of Reggio Calabria, where a family with this surname was documented as landowners and merchants. One notable figure from this era was Pietro D'Amore, a Franciscan philosopher and theologian born in Catalonia around 1280, who wrote extensively on the concept of love in Christian theology.

During the Renaissance period, the DAMORE name gained prominence in the arts and literature. One of the most celebrated figures was Michele Damore, a Neapolitan painter born in 1455, known for his vibrant depictions of religious scenes and portraits of nobility.

In the 17th century, a branch of the DAMORE family settled in Sicily, where they became influential in local politics and trade. Antonio Damore, born in Palermo in 1625, was a prominent merchant and banker who financed various commercial ventures throughout the Mediterranean.

Moving into the 19th century, the DAMORE name spread to other parts of Italy and beyond. Giancarlo Damore, born in Milan in 1832, was a renowned opera singer who performed at some of the most prestigious theaters in Europe, including La Scala and the Paris Opera.

While the DAMORE surname has its roots in Italy, it has since been carried across borders by Italian immigrants, and variations of the name can now be found in various parts of the world. However, its origins and historical significance remain deeply rooted in the regions of Campania and Calabria, where it first emerged as a reflection of the Italian concept of love.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Damore

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

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

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