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

DePamphilis, 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 DePamphilis surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of DePamphilis in America

DePamphilis is the 126765th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The DePamphilis surname appeared 135 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 DePamphilis.

We can also compare 2010 data for DePamphilis 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 DePamphilis

The surname DEPAMPHILIS has its origins in Italy, dating back to the 15th century. It is believed to have originated in the region of Campania, particularly in the area around the city of Naples. The name is derived from the Greek words "de" meaning "from" and "pamphilia" meaning "all tribes or races."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name DEPAMPHILIS can be found in a historical document from Naples dated 1472, which mentions a Antonio De Pamphilis, a merchant engaged in trade with the Byzantine Empire. This suggests that the name may have been associated with individuals involved in international commerce during that time.

In the 16th century, a notable figure bearing the surname DEPAMPHILIS was Giorgio De Pamphilis (1512-1590), a renowned painter and architect from Naples. He was known for his frescoes and architectural works in various churches and palaces throughout the region.

Another significant individual was Girolamo De Pamphilis (1568-1644), a Catholic priest and theologian who served as the Bishop of Ascoli Piceno in the Marche region of Italy from 1621 until his death. He was known for his influential writings on moral theology and canon law.

In the 18th century, the name DEPAMPHILIS appeared in the records of the Kingdom of Naples, with Francesco De Pamphilis (1720-1788) serving as a magistrate and legal scholar. His treatises on Neapolitan law were widely cited and influential during his time.

The 19th century saw the emergence of a prominent figure in the field of medicine, Giuseppe De Pamphilis (1828-1902), a physician and surgeon from Naples who made significant contributions to the study and treatment of infectious diseases.

Throughout its history, the surname DEPAMPHILIS has maintained its strong roots in Italy, particularly in the southern regions of Campania and surrounding areas. While the name may have evolved slightly in its spelling over time, its origins can be traced back to the Greek-influenced culture and international trade connections of medieval Naples.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name DePamphilis

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

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

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