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

DePace, 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 DePace surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of DePace in America

DePace is the 42640th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The DePace surname appeared 508 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 DePace.

We can also compare 2010 data for DePace 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 DePace

The surname DEPACE originated in Italy, specifically in the region of Tuscany, during the late medieval period, around the 13th or 14th century. It is derived from the Italian word "pace," which means "peace," and the preposition "de," which translates to "of" or "from." The name likely referred to someone who came from a place associated with peace or tranquility.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name DEPACE can be found in the Florentine archives, where a certain Giovanni DePace was mentioned in a document dated 1348. This suggests that the name was already in use during that time period in the city of Florence.

In the 15th century, a notable figure named Antonio DePace (1435-1503) was a prominent Florentine merchant and banker. He was involved in international trade and played a significant role in the economic and political affairs of the city-state.

During the Renaissance era, the DEPACE family produced several artists and scholars. One of them was Giulio DePace (1550-1635), a painter and architect who worked on various projects in Florence and other Italian cities. His works can still be admired in some of the churches and palaces of the region.

In the 17th century, a branch of the DEPACE family settled in the city of Lucca, where they established themselves as successful merchants and landowners. One member of this branch, Vincenzo DePace (1620-1695), was a noted jurist and served as a judge in the local courts.

Another prominent figure with the surname DEPACE was Giacomo DePace (1725-1804), a philosopher and theologian from Naples. He was a prolific writer and contributed to the intellectual discourse of his time, particularly in the areas of ethics and moral philosophy.

While the DEPACE name has its roots in Italy, over the centuries, it has spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora. However, the historical records and notable figures mentioned above provide insight into the origins and early development of this surname within the Italian context.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name DePace

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

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

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