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

Dellecave, 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 Dellecave surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dellecave in America

Dellecave is the 100302nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dellecave surname appeared 180 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 Dellecave.

We can also compare 2010 data for Dellecave 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 Dellecave

The surname Dellecave traces its origins to Italy, specifically the regions of Tuscany and Umbria. It is believed to have emerged during the Middle Ages, between the 11th and 13th centuries. The name is derived from the Italian phrase "della cava," which translates to "of the quarry" or "from the quarry."

This suggests that the earliest bearers of this surname were likely associated with quarrying activities, either as quarry workers or residents near a quarry site. The name's etymology reflects the common practice of adopting surnames based on occupations or geographic locations during the medieval period.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Dellecave can be found in the Florentine Priorista, a historical record of government officials in Florence, dating back to the late 13th century. This document mentions a certain "Bernardo della Cava" who held a position in the city's administration.

In the 14th century, the name appeared in various municipal records and tax rolls across Tuscany and Umbria, indicating the presence of Dellecave families in multiple towns and villages within these regions.

Notable individuals who bore the surname Dellecave include Giovanni Dellecave, a renowned painter from Siena who lived during the 15th century. His works can be found in several churches and museums across Italy, showcasing the artistic talents of the Dellecave family.

Another prominent figure was Tommaso Dellecave, a 16th-century scholar and humanist from Perugia. He was widely respected for his contributions to the study of classical literature and his extensive library, which housed numerous rare manuscripts.

In the 18th century, Francesca Dellecave, a noblewoman from Florence, gained recognition for her philanthropic efforts and her support of various charitable organizations in the city.

Towards the end of the 19th century, Luigi Dellecave, a renowned architect from Rome, left his mark on the city's landscape with his innovative designs and restoration projects, including the reconstruction of the Palazzo Doria Pamphilj.

Lastly, Carlo Dellecave, a 20th-century writer and journalist from Naples, gained acclaim for his insightful novels and articles that shed light on the cultural and social aspects of southern Italy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dellecave

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

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

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