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

DePalmo, 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 DePalmo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of DePalmo in America

DePalmo is the 132206th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The DePalmo surname appeared 128 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 DePalmo.

We can also compare 2010 data for DePalmo 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 DePalmo

The surname DePalmo is of Italian origin, derived from the Italian word "palma," meaning "palm tree." It is believed to have originated in the regions of Campania, Calabria, and Sicily, where palm trees were commonly found.

The earliest recorded instances of the name DePalmo can be traced back to the 13th century, with mentions in various historical documents and records from southern Italy. One notable early reference is found in the Angevin registers of Naples, where a "Jacobo de Palmo" is mentioned in 1275.

As a locational surname, DePalmo likely referred to individuals who either lived near or originated from a place where palm trees grew abundantly. It is possible that the name was initially used as a descriptive nickname or a distinguishing identifier before becoming a hereditary surname.

In the 15th century, the name DePalmo appeared in the records of the Kingdom of Naples, with several individuals bearing the surname serving in administrative and military roles. One such example is Giovanni DePalmo, a nobleman and military commander who fought in the Neapolitan Wars during the late 15th century.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the name DePalmo spread throughout Italy and beyond, as families migrated to other regions or countries. One notable figure from this period was Vincenzo DePalmo, a Sicilian painter and architect who lived from 1576 to 1654 and was renowned for his works in various churches and palaces throughout Sicily.

As the name traveled, it underwent various spelling variations, such as De Palma, Di Palma, and Depalma. In the late 18th century, Giuseppe DePalmo, a prominent lawyer and jurist from Naples, gained recognition for his legal writings and contributions to the Neapolitan justice system.

Another notable individual bearing the surname DePalmo was Francesco DePalmo, an Italian-American artist and sculptor born in 1884 in Calabria. He emigrated to the United States in the early 20th century and became known for his sculptures and public artworks, including the "Immigrants in America" monument in New York City.

Throughout its history, the surname DePalmo has been associated with individuals from various walks of life, including artists, scholars, military figures, and professionals, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and experiences of those who have carried this name over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name DePalmo

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

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

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