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

DePaoli, 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 DePaoli surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of DePaoli in America

DePaoli is the 29986th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The DePaoli surname appeared 783 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 DePaoli.

We can also compare 2010 data for DePaoli 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 DePaoli

The surname DEPAOLI originated in Italy during the early medieval period, likely between the 8th and 11th centuries. It is believed to have originated in the northern regions of Italy, particularly in the areas around Venice and Veneto. The name is derived from the Latin words "de" and "Pauli," meaning "of Paul" or "belonging to Paul."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name DEPAOLI can be found in a manuscript from the 12th century, which mentions a certain "Petrus de Pauli" residing in the city of Verona. This suggests that the name was already in use during that time period.

In the 13th century, there are records of a noble family with the surname DEPAOLI residing in the city of Padua. This family held significant influence and wealth, and their name is mentioned in several historical documents from that era.

During the Renaissance period, the name DEPAOLI gained further prominence. One notable figure was Antonio DEPAOLI (1495-1568), a renowned architect and artist from Venice. He was responsible for the design and construction of several notable buildings, including the Palazzo Ducale in Venice.

Another historical figure with the surname DEPAOLI was Giovanni DEPAOLI (1623-1701), a Venetian diplomat and statesman who served as the ambassador to the Holy Roman Empire. He played a crucial role in negotiating treaties and maintaining diplomatic relations between Venice and other European powers.

In the 18th century, a prominent family with the surname DEPAOLI resided in the city of Verona. This family was known for their involvement in the wine trade and their ownership of vineyards in the surrounding regions.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name DEPAOLI outside of Italy can be found in 16th-century records from the Spanish Netherlands, where a certain "Juan de Paoli" is mentioned as a merchant and trader.

Throughout history, the surname DEPAOLI has been associated with various professions, including artists, architects, diplomats, merchants, and landowners. The name has also been subject to slight variations in spelling, such as "De Paoli," "DePaoli," and "Depaoli," but the core meaning and origin remain the same.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name DePaoli

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

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

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