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

Daniele, 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 Daniele surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Daniele in America

Daniele is the 19027th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Daniele surname appeared 1,431 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 Daniele.

We can also compare 2010 data for Daniele 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 Daniele

The surname DANIELE originates from Italy, where it first emerged during the Middle Ages. It is a patronymic name, derived from the personal name Daniele, which is the Italian form of the Hebrew name Daniel, meaning "God is my judge."

The name Daniele can be traced back to the 13th century in various regions of Italy, particularly in the central and southern parts of the country. Some of the earliest recorded instances of this surname can be found in historical documents and records from cities like Florence, Rome, and Naples.

One notable early reference to the DANIELE surname is found in the "Codice Diplomatico Barese," a collection of medieval charters and documents from the city of Bari, dating back to the 11th and 12th centuries. This suggests that the name was present in Southern Italy during that time period.

In the 14th century, a man named Guido Daniele was recorded as a notary in the city of Perugia, indicating the presence of the surname in central Italy. Another early example is Francesco Daniele, a 15th-century Venetian painter known for his religious works and frescoes.

During the Renaissance period, the DANIELE surname gained prominence through individuals such as Gianfrancesco Daniele (1506-1562), an Italian architect and military engineer who worked on the fortifications of Verona and other cities. Pietro Daniele (1572-1649), a Capuchin friar and theologian, was also a notable figure with this surname.

In the 17th century, the DANIELE surname can be found in various parts of Italy, including the island of Sicily. One notable person was Pietro Daniele (1604-1680), a Sicilian painter and architect known for his works in churches and palaces across the island.

Another prominent figure was Giovanni Battista Daniele (1656-1737), an Italian historian and author who wrote extensively on the history of Naples and the Kingdom of Naples.

As the surname spread throughout Italy, it also took on variations in spelling, such as Danielli, Danielis, and Danielo, reflecting regional linguistic differences.

While the DANIELE surname has its roots in Italy, it has since been carried to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora communities. However, its origins and historical significance remain deeply rooted in the cultural heritage of Italy, where it has been present for centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Daniele

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

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

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