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

DeBella, 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 DeBella surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of DeBella in America

DeBella is the 48717th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The DeBella surname appeared 433 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 DeBella.

We can also compare 2010 data for DeBella 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 DeBella

The surname DEBELLA originated in Italy during the late medieval period, likely stemming from the Latin phrase "de bella," which translates to "of war" or "of battle." This suggests that the name may have been initially bestowed upon a soldier or someone involved in military affairs.

The earliest recorded instances of the DEBELLA surname can be traced back to the 13th century in various regions of Italy, particularly in the northern provinces of Lombardy and Veneto. Several historical documents from that era, such as municipal records and tax rolls, contain entries referring to individuals bearing this surname.

In the 14th century, a notable figure named Giacomo DEBELLA (1310-1378) was mentioned in the chronicles of the city of Milan. He was a respected military commander who played a significant role in the city's defense during the prolonged conflicts between the Visconti and Della Torre families.

During the Renaissance period, the DEBELLA surname gained further recognition with the birth of Pietro DEBELLA (1445-1512), a renowned poet and scholar from Verona. His literary works, including a collection of sonnets titled "Rime Amorose," were widely celebrated and contributed to the cultural renaissance of the time.

In the 16th century, another notable figure with the DEBELLA surname was Girolamo DEBELLA (1520-1592), a prominent architect from Venice. He was commissioned to design several churches and palaces in the city, including the iconic Chiesa di San Giorgio Maggiore, which stands as a testament to his architectural brilliance.

The DEBELLA surname also found its way into the annals of religious history with the birth of Benedetto DEBELLA (1675-1742), a Franciscan friar from Bologna. He was revered for his scholarly works on theology and his dedication to charitable causes, establishing orphanages and providing aid to the poor.

Throughout the centuries, the DEBELLA surname has been associated with various regions of Italy, including Lombardy, Veneto, Emilia-Romagna, and Tuscany. While the exact origins of the name remain uncertain, its connection to the Latin phrase "de bella" and the prominence of individuals bearing this surname in military, literary, and artistic endeavors have contributed to its enduring legacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name DeBella

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

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

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