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

DePaulo, 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 DePaulo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of DePaulo in America

DePaulo is the 45412th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The DePaulo surname appeared 471 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 DePaulo.

We can also compare 2010 data for DePaulo 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 DePaulo

The surname DEPAULO is of Italian origin, originating in the region of Campania in southern Italy during the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Italian phrase "di Paolo," which translates to "of Paul" or "son of Paul." This suggests that the earliest bearers of the name were likely descendants of an ancestor named Paolo or Paul.

DEPAULO is a variant spelling of the more common Italian surname DI PAOLO. The prefix "de" was often added to surnames in certain regions of Italy, indicating a familial or geographical connection. This practice was particularly prevalent in southern Italy, where the DEPAULO name likely originated.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the DEPAULO surname can be found in the historical records of the city of Naples, dating back to the 15th century. These records mention a merchant named Giovanni DEPAULO, who was involved in the lucrative trade between Naples and other Mediterranean cities.

In the 16th century, the DEPAULO name appeared in the town of Sorrento, near Naples. A notable individual from this period was Antonio DEPAULO, a skilled artisan who created intricate wood carvings for churches and noble households in the region.

During the Renaissance era, a branch of the DEPAULO family settled in the city of Florence, where they became prominent in the textile trade. One of the most renowned members of this branch was Lorenzo DEPAULO (1510-1588), a successful merchant and patron of the arts who commissioned works from renowned artists such as Bronzino and Vasari.

In the 18th century, the DEPAULO name gained prominence in the city of Venice. A notable figure was Marco DEPAULO (1725-1795), a respected lawyer and political advisor who played a influential role in the governance of the Venetian Republic.

Another prominent individual with the DEPAULO surname was Vincenzo DEPAULO (1820-1892), a renowned Italian composer and conductor from Naples. His operas and orchestral works were widely performed and acclaimed throughout Europe during the 19th century.

While the DEPAULO surname has its roots in Italy, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and immigration. However, the name remains closely tied to its Italian heritage and the rich cultural and historical significance it holds in regions like Campania and Naples.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name DePaulo

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

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

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