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

DeLucio, 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 DeLucio surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of DeLucio in America

DeLucio is the 63373rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The DeLucio surname appeared 315 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 DeLucio.

We can also compare 2010 data for DeLucio 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 DeLucio

The surname DELUCIO has its origins in Italy, where it first emerged in the medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Italian word "lucio," which means "pike," referring to the freshwater fish. This suggests that the name may have originally been a descriptive surname, given to someone who lived near a body of water where pike were found or perhaps someone who was skilled in catching or selling pike.

The earliest recorded instances of the name DELUCIO can be traced back to the 13th century in various Italian records and manuscripts. One notable example is a record from the city of Siena, where a merchant named Giovanni DELUCIO is mentioned in a trade document dated 1275.

In the 14th century, the DELUCIO name appears to have spread to other parts of Italy, with records showing individuals bearing the name in regions such as Tuscany and Umbria. During this time, the name may have been associated with certain occupations or trades related to fishing or water-based activities.

One of the earliest known bearers of the DELUCIO name was Antonio DELUCIO, a renowned artist from Florence who lived in the late 15th century. His paintings and frescoes can still be found in several churches and galleries across Italy.

Another notable figure was Lucrezia DELUCIO, a noblewoman from the city of Perugia who was known for her philanthropy and support of the arts in the 16th century. She funded the construction of a hospital and a church in her hometown.

In the 17th century, the DELUCIO name gained prominence in the city of Naples, where a family of that name was involved in the silk trade. One of the most successful members was Giacomo DELUCIO, a wealthy merchant who lived from 1620 to 1692.

During the 18th century, the DELUCIO name spread further across Europe, with individuals bearing the name found in countries such as France and Spain. One notable example is Miguel DELUCIO, a Spanish explorer who accompanied several expeditions to the Americas in the late 1700s.

As the centuries progressed, the DELUCIO name continued to be present in various regions of Italy, with several individuals achieving recognition in fields such as literature, academia, and politics. However, the name remained relatively uncommon compared to more prevalent Italian surnames.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name DeLucio

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

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

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