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

DeBellis, 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 DeBellis surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of DeBellis in America

DeBellis is the 16635th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The DeBellis surname appeared 1,723 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 DeBellis.

We can also compare 2010 data for DeBellis 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 DeBellis

The surname DeBellis originates from Italy, specifically in the southern regions of Campania and Calabria, dating back to the medieval period around the 11th century. It is derived from the Italian phrase "de bellis," which translates to "of war" or "of battles," suggesting a connection to military service or wartime events.

DeBellis is believed to have emerged as a descriptive surname, often given to individuals who distinguished themselves in battles or had a notable association with military conflicts. In some cases, it may have been bestowed upon those who lived near battlefields or areas affected by wars.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the DeBellis name can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Cavensis, a collection of medieval documents from the Monastery of Cava in Campania, dating back to the 11th and 12th centuries. This suggests the surname's longstanding presence in the region.

During the Renaissance period, several notable individuals bearing the DeBellis surname emerged. One such figure was Giovanni DeBellis (1498-1564), a renowned Italian architect and engineer who worked on various projects in Naples and its surrounding areas.

Another prominent figure was Antonio DeBellis (1616-1696), a Neapolitan painter known for his religious works and portraits. His art can be found in various churches and museums throughout Italy.

In the 18th century, Niccolò DeBellis (1723-1789) was a celebrated Italian composer and violinist. He is particularly renowned for his contributions to the development of the Neapolitan school of violin playing.

Moving into the 19th century, Gaetano DeBellis (1828-1892) was an Italian philosopher and educator who advocated for educational reforms and wrote extensively on the importance of secular education.

Another notable figure from this period was Vincenzo DeBellis (1845-1920), an Italian lawyer and politician who served as a member of the Italian Parliament and was influential in the legal and political circles of his time.

While the DeBellis surname originated in southern Italy, it eventually spread to other regions and countries due to migration and diaspora. However, its roots remain deeply embedded in the cultural and historical fabric of the Italian peninsula, particularly in the areas of Campania and Calabria.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name DeBellis

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

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

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