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

DeCarli, 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 DeCarli surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of DeCarli in America

DeCarli is the 50771st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The DeCarli surname appeared 411 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 DeCarli.

We can also compare 2010 data for DeCarli 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 DeCarli

The surname DECARLI originated in northern Italy, with roots tracing back to the medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Latin word "carus," meaning "dear" or "beloved," suggesting that the name may have initially been a descriptive nickname for someone particularly valued or cherished within a community.

During the Middle Ages, the use of hereditary surnames began to emerge among the Italian nobility and urban elites. The DECARLI name likely originated as a locational surname, referring to a particular place or region where the earliest bearers resided. One theory is that the name is associated with the town of Carli, located in the province of Pavia, Lombardy.

Historical records from the 13th century mention individuals bearing variations of the DECARLI name, such as "de Carli" and "Carlius." These early references often appear in municipal documents, land records, and tax rolls from cities like Milan, Verona, and Pavia.

One of the earliest documented instances of the DECARLI name can be found in a 1287 deed from the city of Brescia, which mentions a certain "Petrus de Carli." Another notable early bearer was Francesco Decarli, a prominent merchant and landowner from Verona, who lived in the late 14th century.

As the name spread throughout northern Italy, it underwent various spelling variations, including "Decarli," "De Carli," "Decarlini," and "Carlini." These variations often reflected regional dialects and the preferences of local scribes.

Several notable figures have borne the DECARLI surname over the centuries. Carlo Decarli (1529-1592) was a renowned architect and engineer from Milan, known for his work on numerous churches and palaces throughout Lombardy. Giovanni Battista Decarli (1683-1754) was a celebrated painter from Verona, whose works adorned many churches and noble residences in the Veneto region.

During the Renaissance, the Decarli family produced several distinguished scholars and humanists. One such figure was Girolamo Decarli (1514-1583), a philosopher and theologian from Brescia, who taught at the University of Padua and authored several influential works on ethics and metaphysics.

In the 19th century, Giuseppe Decarli (1810-1885) was a prominent lawyer and politician from Milan, serving as a member of the Italian Parliament and advocating for the unification of Italy under the House of Savoy.

While the DECARLI name may have originated as a locational surname, its rich history and varied bearers have contributed to its enduring legacy across northern Italy and beyond.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name DeCarli

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

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

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