2000
#9,463
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 3,152
First available Census row
Per 100,000 1.17
Rare Last name
Damore
Derived from the Italian word "amore" meaning "love," likely referring to a person who was loved or lovable.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 3,522 Americans carry the last name Damore. That puts it at #10,018 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 1.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 97,318 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Damore 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.
For British records, Name Census UK has a British surname profile for Damore with 1881 census detail, origin facts and modern UK distribution where available.
Bearers in the US
3.5K
1 in 97,318
Census rank
#10,018
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
1.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
3.1K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 3,071 bearers of the surname Damore in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 1.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 10018th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Damore, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.5%) and Two or More Races (2.2%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Damore
Among Census respondents with the surname Damore, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.5%) and Two or More Races (2.2%).
The bar chart below shows how Damore 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 Damore surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White91.0% · 2,794
- Hispanic or Latino5.5% · 168
- Two or more races2.2% · 67
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.0% · 32
- Black or African American0.3% · 8
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.1% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Damore
Damore appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#9,716
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 3,339
+187 bearers (+5.9%)
Per 100,000 1.13
Rank movement Down 253 places
2020
#10,018
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 3,071
-268 bearers (-8.0%)
Per 100,000 1.03
Rank movement Down 302 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #9,463 | 3,152 | 1.17 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #9,716 | 3,339 | 1.13 | +187 bearers (+5.9%) | Down 253 places |
| 2020 | #10,018 | 3,071 | 1.03 | -268 bearers (-8.0%) | Down 302 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 Damore 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 | #9,716 | #10,018 | -3.1% |
| Count | 3,339 | 3,071 | -8.0% |
| Per 100K | 1.13 | 1.03 | -9.1% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Damore bearers went from 3,339 to 3,071 (-8.0% change). The surname moved down 302 positions in the national ranking, going from #9,716 to #10,018.
FAQ
Damore surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Damore?
Name Census estimates that about 3,522 living Americans carry the surname Damore. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 97,318 residents.
How common is Damore?
Damore ranks #10,018 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 1.03 per 100,000 residents, which is about 1 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 3,071 people with the surname Damore. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (3,522), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 1.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 1.03 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 1 of them to have the surname Damore.
Has Damore become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Damore went from 3,339 recorded bearers to 3,071. That is a decrease of 268 (-8.0%). In the national ranking it fell from #9,716 to #10,018.
What does the Census say about the background of Damore?
Among Census respondents with the surname Damore, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.5%) and Two or More Races (2.2%). 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 Damore in the 2020 Census, accounting for 91.0% (2,794 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Damore appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (91.0%), Hispanic (5.5%), Two or More Races (2.2%). 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 Damore (2000, 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 Damore mean?
Derived from the Italian word "amore" meaning "love," likely referring to a person who was loved or lovable. 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 Damore (1.03 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 Damore?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.