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

DelFavero, 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 DelFavero surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of DelFavero in America

DelFavero is the 47107th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The DelFavero surname appeared 451 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 DelFavero.

We can also compare 2010 data for DelFavero 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 DelFavero

The surname Delfavero originated in Italy, likely in the northern regions of the country during the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Italian words "del" meaning "of" or "from," and "favero," which could refer to a variety of meanings such as a worker in a forge or a blacksmith, a beech tree, or a place name.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Delfavero surname can be found in a document from the 13th century, where a certain Guglielmo Delfavero is mentioned as a resident of the city of Verona. This suggests that the name may have originated in the Veneto region of northern Italy.

In the 14th century, records show a family by the name of Delfavero residing in the town of Treviso, also located in the Veneto region. During this time, the surname was sometimes spelled as "Delfavro" or "Delfavri," reflecting the variations in spelling that were common in those days.

A notable figure with the Delfavero surname was Pietro Delfavero (1450-1522), a renowned scholar and poet from Venice. His works, which included sonnets and love poems, were widely celebrated during the Renaissance period.

Another individual of historical significance was Giacomo Delfavero (1585-1648), a military commander who served in the armies of the Republic of Venice. He is known for his role in the successful defense of the city of Candia (modern-day Heraklion, Crete) against the Ottoman Empire in the Cretan War of 1645-1669.

In the 18th century, a prominent member of the Delfavero family was Maria Delfavero (1720-1798), a renowned opera singer who performed in various theaters across Italy and Europe. Her performances were praised by critics and audiences alike.

Towards the end of the 19th century, the Delfavero surname gained recognition in the field of architecture with the work of Cesare Delfavero (1865-1941). He was responsible for designing several notable buildings in Milan, including the Palazzo Delfavero, which still stands today as a testament to his architectural prowess.

While the exact origins of the Delfavero surname may remain shrouded in mystery, its presence throughout Italian history is undeniable. From scholars and poets to military leaders and artists, the Delfavero name has left an indelible mark across various disciplines and eras.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name DelFavero

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

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

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