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

DeLeone, 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 DeLeone surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of DeLeone in America

DeLeone is the 64891st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The DeLeone surname appeared 306 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 DeLeone.

We can also compare 2010 data for DeLeone 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 DeLeone

The surname DELEONE has its origins in Italy, specifically in the regions of Campania and Calabria. It is believed to have emerged in the late Middle Ages, around the 13th or 14th century. The name is derived from the Italian phrase "de Leone," which translates to "of the Lion." This suggests that the name may have been initially bestowed upon someone who exhibited lion-like qualities or lived near an area associated with a lion symbol or emblem.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name DELEONE can be found in a document dated 1389, which mentions a "Giovanni de Leone" from the town of Salerno, located in the Campania region. This document was a record of land ownership, indicating that the DELEONE family held a certain level of prominence and wealth during that time period.

In the 16th century, the name appears in various municipal records and historical accounts from the region of Calabria. One notable figure was Tommaso DELEONE, a scholar and poet born in Cosenza in 1520. His works, which included sonnets and odes, were highly regarded during the Renaissance period.

Another prominent individual with the surname DELEONE was Girolamo DELEONE, a military commander who served under the Spanish Crown in the late 16th century. Born in Reggio Calabria in 1557, he played a significant role in the Spanish campaigns against the Ottoman Empire in the Mediterranean region.

In the 17th century, the name DELEONE gained recognition in the world of arts and culture. Antonio DELEONE, a painter born in Naples in 1610, was renowned for his religious artwork commissioned by various churches and noble families throughout Italy.

Moving into the 18th century, the DELEONE family continued to make its mark in various fields. Giuseppe DELEONE, born in Salerno in 1735, was a prominent lawyer and jurist who served as a judge in the Kingdom of Naples.

Throughout its history, the surname DELEONE has undergone various spelling variations, including De Leone, Deleone, and Delleone. These variations can be found in various historical records and documents from different regions of Italy.

While the name DELEONE is deeply rooted in Italian history, it has also spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora communities. However, this report focuses solely on the origins and historical significance of the surname within the Italian context.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name DeLeone

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

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

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