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

DeCarmine, 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 DeCarmine surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of DeCarmine in America

DeCarmine is the 153769th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The DeCarmine surname appeared 106 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 DeCarmine.

We can also compare 2010 data for DeCarmine 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 DeCarmine

The surname DECARMINE originates from Italy, with its earliest known records dating back to the 13th century in the regions of Calabria and Campania. It is believed to be derived from the Italian word "carmine," which means crimson or deep red, likely referring to a person's physical appearance or occupation.

One of the earliest documented instances of the DECARMINE surname can be found in a 1286 census record from the town of Cosenza in Calabria, where a family bearing this name is listed among the local residents. In the 14th century, the name appears in several historical documents from the city of Naples, suggesting its presence in the Campania region.

In the 15th century, a notable figure named Gian Battista DECARMINE (1420-1487) was a prominent merchant and landowner in the city of Salerno. His family's wealth and influence contributed to the spread of the surname throughout the region.

Another significant individual was Francesco DECARMINE (1567-1631), a renowned painter from Naples who specialized in religious works. His masterpieces can be found adorning the walls of several churches in the city, including the Basilica of Santa Chiara.

During the 17th century, the DECARMINE surname gained prominence in the field of medicine with the birth of Vincenzo DECARMINE (1628-1698), a respected physician and scholar who authored several treatises on the treatment of various illnesses.

In the 18th century, the name DECARMINE appears in historical records from the city of Palermo in Sicily, indicating the migration of some family members to the island. One notable figure from this period was Antonio DECARMINE (1745-1819), a prominent lawyer and judge who served in the highest courts of the Sicilian legal system.

As the centuries progressed, the DECARMINE surname continued to spread throughout Italy and beyond, with individuals bearing this name making significant contributions in various fields, including the arts, sciences, and politics.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name DeCarmine

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

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

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