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

Decora, 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 Decora surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Decora in America

Decora is the 76029th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Decora surname appeared 253 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 Decora.

We can also compare 2010 data for Decora 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 Decora

The surname DECORA has its origins in Italy, with records dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word "decor," meaning "beauty" or "grace." This suggests that the name may have initially been a descriptive term referring to someone of exceptional physical attractiveness or elegance.

One of the earliest documented references to the name DECORA can be found in a medieval manuscript from the city of Florence, dated around 1280. This manuscript lists a certain Benedetto DECORA as a prominent merchant and landowner in the region.

As the name spread across Italy, it underwent various spelling variations, including DECORATO, DECORATI, and DECORIS. These variations likely emerged due to regional dialects and the inconsistent spelling practices of the time.

In the 14th century, a notable figure by the name of Giovanni DECORA became a respected scholar and philosopher in the city of Bologna. His contributions to the study of classical literature and ethics were celebrated during his lifetime, which spanned from 1322 to 1398.

During the Renaissance period, the name DECORA gained further prominence. In the late 15th century, a talented artist named Alessandra DECORA from Venice gained recognition for her intricate frescoes adorning several churches and palaces in the city.

Another notable bearer of the name was Lucrezia DECORA, a prominent figure in the cultural and intellectual circles of 16th-century Rome. Born in 1512, she was renowned for her poetry and her patronage of the arts, often hosting salons attended by some of the era's most influential writers and thinkers.

In the 17th century, a celebrated architect named Vincenzo DECORA left his mark on the city of Naples with his innovative designs for several public buildings and churches. His masterpiece, the Chiesa di San Francesco di Paola, is still admired today for its intricate baroque architecture.

As the name DECORA spread throughout Italy and beyond, it continued to be associated with individuals who excelled in various fields, from the arts and literature to philosophy and architecture, reflecting the name's original connotation of beauty and grace.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Decora

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

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

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