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

Dascoli, 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 Dascoli surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dascoli in America

Dascoli is the 42579th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dascoli surname appeared 509 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 Dascoli.

We can also compare 2010 data for Dascoli 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 Dascoli

The surname Dascoli has its origins in Italy, tracing back to the early medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word "dasculus," which means "little oak." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with a place or region known for its oak trees.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Dascoli can be found in the archives of the city of Genoa, dating back to the 13th century. In these records, a nobleman named Guglielmo Dascoli is mentioned as a prominent figure in the city's affairs.

During the Renaissance period, the Dascoli family gained prominence in the region of Tuscany, particularly in the city of Florence. In the 15th century, a notable figure named Lorenzo Dascoli (1420-1489) made significant contributions to the arts and literature of the time.

The surname Dascoli also has ties to the island of Sicily, where it is believed to have been introduced by Italian settlers during the Norman conquest in the 11th century. One of the earliest recorded Sicilian individuals with this name was Giulio Dascoli (1567-1642), a renowned jurist and scholar.

In the 17th century, the Dascoli family established itself in the city of Naples, where they played a prominent role in the cultural and political life of the region. One of the most notable members of this branch was Antonio Dascoli (1635-1703), a celebrated painter and architect.

As the Dascoli name spread across Italy, it underwent various orthographic changes, with alternative spellings such as Dascoli, Dascolo, and Dascola appearing in different regions. However, the core meaning and origin of the name remained largely unchanged.

Other notable individuals with the surname Dascoli include Giovanni Dascoli (1789-1856), a renowned Italian composer and musician, and Emilio Dascoli (1865-1932), a prominent Italian politician and statesman who served as a member of the Italian Senate.

Throughout its history, the surname Dascoli has been associated with various professions, including the arts, law, politics, and academia, reflecting the diverse contributions of those who have carried this name across generations.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dascoli

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

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

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