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

Demone, 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 Demone surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Demone in America

Demone is the 118853rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Demone surname appeared 146 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 Demone.

We can also compare 2010 data for Demone 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 Demone

The surname DEMONE is believed to have originated in Italy during the medieval period. It is derived from the Italian word "demone," which means "demon" or "evil spirit." This name likely originated as a descriptive nickname or a reference to a person's temperament or physical appearance.

The earliest recorded instances of the name DEMONE can be found in historical records from the 13th and 14th centuries in various regions of Italy, such as Tuscany and Lombardy. The name may have been used to describe individuals who were perceived as having a fierce or intimidating demeanor.

One of the earliest known bearers of the DEMONE surname was Antonio DEMONE, a merchant from Florence who lived in the late 13th century. Records indicate that he was involved in trade with other Italian cities and had dealings with prominent families of the time.

Another notable figure with the DEMONE surname was Giacomo DEMONE, a military commander from Genoa who fought in the Wars of the Guelphs and Ghibellines during the early 14th century. He was known for his strategic prowess and is mentioned in several contemporary accounts of the conflicts.

In the 15th century, the DEMONE family established a presence in the city of Venice, where they were involved in various trades and professions. One member of the family, Marco DEMONE, was a renowned glassmaker who contributed to the development of Venetian glass-making techniques.

During the Renaissance period, the DEMONE surname was also found in artistic circles. Lorenzo DEMONE, a painter from Milan who lived in the late 15th century, is known for his frescoes adorning several churches in the region.

Another notable figure with the DEMONE surname was Bianca DEMONE, a renowned courtesan and intellectual who lived in Venice during the 16th century. She was celebrated for her beauty, wit, and erudition, and her salon was frequented by many prominent figures of the time.

The DEMONE surname continued to be present in various regions of Italy throughout the following centuries, with individuals bearing this name contributing to various fields, including the arts, literature, and politics.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Demone

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

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

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