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

Deoleo, 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 Deoleo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Deoleo in America

Deoleo is the 56444th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Deoleo surname appeared 362 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 Deoleo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Deoleo 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 Deoleo

The surname DEOLEO has its origins in Italy, tracing its roots back to the medieval period. It is believed to have originated as a locational name, derived from a specific place or town. One possibility is that it stems from the Italian words "de" (meaning "from") and "oleo" (meaning "oil"), suggesting a connection to an area known for olive oil production or trade.

In the 13th century, records from the city of Florence mention individuals bearing the surname DEOLEO, indicating its presence in the region during that era. Variations in spelling, such as DELOLEO or DE OLEO, were common in historical documents due to inconsistencies in record-keeping practices.

The DEOLEO name appears in several notable historical references. One such instance is found in the chronicles of the Republic of Venice, where a merchant named Giovanni DEOLEO is mentioned in relation to trade agreements with the Byzantine Empire in the year 1298.

The earliest recorded bearer of the DEOLEO surname is believed to be Pietro DEOLEO, born in Siena around 1220. He was a prominent landowner and is mentioned in local property records from the mid-13th century.

Throughout the centuries, several individuals with the DEOLEO surname have achieved recognition in various fields. One notable figure was Matteo DEOLEO (1435-1501), a renowned painter from Florence who is best known for his fresco work in the Basilica of Santa Croce.

Another prominent individual was Giulia DEOLEO (1568-1635), a scholar and poet from Verona. Her collection of sonnets, "Rime Amorose," gained widespread acclaim during her lifetime.

In the 18th century, Carlo DEOLEO (1712-1786) was a respected architect who contributed to the design of several churches and palaces in Rome and its surrounding areas.

Tommaso DEOLEO (1823-1891) was a prominent lawyer and politician from Naples who served as a member of the Italian Parliament during the latter half of the 19th century.

Lastly, Antonio DEOLEO (1879-1948) was a celebrated composer and conductor from Milan. His operas and symphonic works were widely performed throughout Italy and Europe in the early 20th century.

While the DEOLEO surname may have originated from a specific location or town, it has since spread throughout Italy and beyond, with bearers making their mark in various fields over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Deoleo

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

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

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