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

DeNicola, 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 DeNicola surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of DeNicola in America

DeNicola is the 17097th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The DeNicola surname appeared 1,660 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 DeNicola.

We can also compare 2010 data for DeNicola 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 DeNicola

The surname DeNicola has its origins in Italy, specifically in the regions of Campania and Calabria. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, around the 11th or 12th century. The name is derived from the Italian words "de" meaning "from" and "Nicola," which is the Italian form of the Greek name Nicholas, meaning "victory of the people."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name DeNicola can be found in the Catalogo Baronum, a medieval document from the late 12th century that lists the names of feudal lords and their fiefs in the Kingdom of Sicily. This document mentions a certain "Nicola de Nicola," which suggests that the surname was already in use during that time.

During the 13th and 14th centuries, the name DeNicola appeared in various records and documents throughout southern Italy, particularly in the regions of Campania and Calabria. For example, a document from the year 1283 mentions a "Nicola de Nicola de Neapoli," indicating that the name was present in Naples.

One of the earliest known individuals with the surname DeNicola was Giacomo DeNicola, born around 1450 in the town of Vico Equense, near Naples. He was a renowned scholar and philosopher who contributed significantly to the intellectual discourse of his time.

In the 16th century, a notable figure bearing the name DeNicola was Antonio DeNicola (1506-1572), a Catholic priest and theologian from the town of Cosenza in Calabria. He was known for his writings on religious doctrine and his advocacy for church reform.

During the 17th century, the DeNicola family gained prominence in the city of Naples, with several members holding influential positions in the local government and the Catholic Church. One such individual was Girolamo DeNicola (1612-1687), a prominent lawyer and statesman who served as the mayor of Naples from 1665 to 1667.

In the 18th century, a notable figure with the surname DeNicola was Giovanni DeNicola (1720-1798), a renowned painter and artist from the town of Amalfi. His works, which showcased his mastery of the Baroque and Neoclassical styles, can still be found in various churches and galleries across Italy.

Another prominent individual with the surname DeNicola was Vincenzo DeNicola (1856-1923), a politician and lawyer from the city of Potenza in Basilicata. He served as a member of the Italian Parliament and was a vocal advocate for civil rights and social reform.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name DeNicola

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

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

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