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

DeCandia, 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 DeCandia surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of DeCandia in America

DeCandia is the 42858th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The DeCandia surname appeared 505 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 DeCandia.

We can also compare 2010 data for DeCandia 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 DeCandia

The surname DECANDIA has its origins in Italy, specifically the region of Sardinia. It is believed to have derived from the Latin phrase "de Candida," which translates to "from Candida." Candida was an ancient Roman town located in what is now the province of Cagliari, Sardinia.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname DECANDIA can be traced back to the 12th century in medieval Sardinian records. It was during this time that the practice of adopting hereditary surnames began to emerge among the nobility and landed gentry. The name DECANDIA likely originated as a locative surname, indicating the place of origin or residence of the family.

One of the earliest known bearers of the DECANDIA surname was Giovanni DECANDIA, a nobleman from the town of Iglesias in Sardinia, who lived in the late 13th century. Records indicate that he was a prominent landowner and held significant influence in the region during that period.

In the 15th century, the DECANDIA family gained further prominence with the birth of Antonio DECANDIA (1415-1492), a renowned jurist and scholar who studied at the University of Bologna. He authored several legal treatises that were widely circulated throughout Italy and Europe during the Renaissance period.

Another notable figure with the DECANDIA surname was Giulio DECANDIA (1546-1612), a Sardinian military leader who served as a general in the Spanish Army during the Eighty Years' War against the Dutch Republic. He was recognized for his bravery and strategic expertise in numerous battles throughout the conflict.

In the 18th century, Francesca DECANDIA (1721-1793) made a name for herself as a celebrated Sardinian poet and writer. Her works, which often explored themes of love, nature, and Sardinian culture, were widely published and appreciated during her lifetime.

During the 19th century, the DECANDIA family produced several influential figures in the fields of politics and academia. Among them was Giuseppe DECANDIA (1835-1909), a prominent Sardinian politician who served as a member of the Italian Parliament and played a significant role in advocating for the rights and interests of the Sardinian people.

Throughout its history, the surname DECANDIA has been associated with various place names and alternative spellings, such as De Candia, Decandia, and DeCandia. These variations likely emerged due to regional dialects, scribal errors, or personal preferences over time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name DeCandia

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

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

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