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

DeMaio, 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 DeMaio surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of DeMaio in America

DeMaio is the 9208th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The DeMaio surname appeared 3,542 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname DeMaio.

We can also compare 2010 data for DeMaio 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 DeMaio

The surname DEMAIO originated in Italy, with its roots tracing back to the 14th century. The name is believed to have derived from the Italian word "maggio," meaning the month of May. It's possible that the surname was initially given to someone born or baptized during that month.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the DEMAIO surname can be found in the Libro d'Oro della Nobiltà Italiana, a register of Italian nobility published in the late 16th century. In this document, the name appears as "DeMaio," indicating a family of noble lineage.

The DEMAIO surname has been associated with various regions in Italy, particularly in the southern regions of Campania and Calabria. Some historical records also suggest the presence of families bearing this name in Sicily.

In the 15th century, a notable figure with the DEMAIO surname was Giovanni DeMaio, a renowned architect from Naples. He is credited with designing several churches and palaces in the city, including the Church of San Giovanni a Carbonara.

Another notable individual was Pietro DeMaio, a 16th-century Neapolitan philosopher and scholar. He authored several works on metaphysics and logic, contributing significantly to the intellectual discourse of his time.

During the 17th century, the DEMAIO family gained prominence in the town of Sorrento, located in the Campania region. A notable member was Giacomo DeMaio, a successful merchant and landowner who played a significant role in the local community.

In the 18th century, the DEMAIO surname appeared in various records from the Kingdom of Naples. One prominent figure was Antonio DeMaio, a military officer who served under the Bourbon dynasty.

In the 19th century, several individuals with the DEMAIO surname achieved recognition in various fields. Giuseppe DeMaio was a celebrated painter from Naples, known for his landscapes and still-life works. Vincenzo DeMaio, on the other hand, was a renowned composer and music theorist who contributed significantly to the development of Neapolitan music.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name DeMaio

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

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

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