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

DeNovellis, 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 DeNovellis surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of DeNovellis in America

DeNovellis is the 78040th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The DeNovellis surname appeared 245 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 DeNovellis.

We can also compare 2010 data for DeNovellis 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 DeNovellis

The surname DENOVELLIS originated in Italy during the late medieval period. It is derived from the Italian phrase "de novellis," which means "of the new vineyards" or "of the newly planted vineyards." This suggests that the earliest bearers of this surname may have been associated with the cultivation of grapes or the production of wine in newly established vineyards.

The name DENOVELLIS can be traced back to various regions of Italy, including Tuscany, Umbria, and Lazio. It is particularly prevalent in the areas around Rome and its surrounding provinces. The surname is believed to have emerged as a descriptive name, identifying individuals who worked in or owned newly established vineyards.

Historical records show instances of the name DENOVELLIS appearing in various documents and manuscripts from the 14th and 15th centuries. One notable example is the mention of a Girolamo Denovellis, a wine merchant from Rome, in a trade document dated 1479.

Over the centuries, the surname DENOVELLIS has undergone some variations in spelling, such as De Novellis, De Novis, and Denovis. These variations were likely due to regional dialects and the evolution of spelling conventions.

Notable individuals who bore the surname DENOVELLIS include:

1. Pietro Denovellis (1542-1618), an Italian architect and sculptor known for his work on several churches in Rome.
2. Giovanni Battista Denovellis (1597-1659), an Italian painter and fresco artist who contributed to the decoration of numerous churches and palaces in Rome.
3. Domenico Denovellis (1670-1744), an Italian composer and organist who served as the maestro di cappella at St. Peter's Basilica in Rome.
4. Antonio Denovellis (1708-1782), an Italian painter and etcher known for his landscapes and architectural scenes.
5. Francesca Denovellis (1829-1901), an Italian writer and poet who published several collections of poetry and prose works.

The surname DENOVELLIS has a rich history rooted in the agricultural and viticultural traditions of Italy. Its origins can be traced back to the late medieval period, and it has been associated with various regions, particularly those known for their wine production.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name DeNovellis

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

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

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