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

D'Amico, 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 D'Amico surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of D'Amico in America

D'Amico is the 82044th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The D'Amico surname appeared 230 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 D'Amico.

We can also compare 2010 data for D'Amico 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 D'Amico

The surname DIAMICO is believed to have originated in Italy during the Middle Ages. It is thought to have derived from the Latin word "diamas," meaning "precious stone" or "diamond." This suggests that the name may have initially been associated with a person who worked with or traded in precious gems.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the DIAMICO surname can be found in a collection of Venetian documents from the 13th century. These records mention a merchant named Giovanni DIAMICO, who was involved in the lucrative trade of precious stones and jewels between Venice and the Middle East.

In the 14th century, the DIAMICO name appeared in various tax records and property deeds in the Italian city-states of Florence and Siena. This indicates that by this time, the family had established itself as a prominent and influential presence in the region.

During the Renaissance period, several members of the DIAMICO family gained recognition as skilled artisans and craftsmen. Notable among them was Filippo DIAMICO (1450-1521), a renowned Florentine goldsmith and jeweler whose intricate creations were sought after by the wealthy nobility of Italy and beyond.

In the 16th century, the DIAMICO name spread beyond Italy as members of the family migrated to other parts of Europe. One such individual was Antonio DIAMICO (1530-1598), a merchant and explorer who traveled extensively throughout the Mediterranean and established trade routes between Italy and the Iberian Peninsula.

Another prominent figure in the DIAMICO lineage was Maria DIAMICO (1620-1678), a wealthy Venetian noblewoman and patron of the arts. Her patronage helped support the careers of several renowned Italian painters and sculptors of the Baroque era.

As the centuries passed, the DIAMICO name continued to be associated with various professions and occupations, from merchants and traders to artisans and scholars. However, the common thread that seems to connect many individuals bearing this surname is a connection to the world of precious stones, jewelry, and fine craftsmanship.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name D'Amico

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname D'Amico.

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 D'Amico 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 D'Amico 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 D'Amico was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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