Find out how popular the last name D'Mello 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'Mello.

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

Popularity of D'Mello in America

D'Mello is the 77788th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The D'Mello surname appeared 246 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'Mello.

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

The surname DMELLO originates from Portugal and has its roots traced back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the word "de" meaning "from," and "Mello" referring to the town of Mello in the Galicia region of Spain.

During the Portuguese colonization of India, particularly in the state of Goa, many Portuguese settlers and soldiers adopted the DMELLO surname. This name was prominent among the Portuguese-Indian community, also known as the Goan Catholic community.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the DMELLO surname can be found in the archives of the Portuguese colonial administration in Goa, dating back to the 17th century. These records often mentioned individuals with this surname holding positions of authority or involved in trade and commerce.

In the 18th century, a notable figure bearing the DMELLO surname was Francisco DMELLO (1711-1782), a wealthy merchant and landowner in Goa. He played a significant role in the development of the city's infrastructure and was known for his philanthropic endeavors.

Another prominent individual with this surname was José DMELLO (1829-1901), a Goan writer and journalist who advocated for social reforms and the preservation of Goan culture. His literary works shed light on the struggles and experiences of the Goan community during the colonial era.

In the 20th century, Lúcio DMELLO (1914-1989) gained recognition as a renowned artist and sculptor from Goa. His works, inspired by Indian and Portuguese influences, are celebrated for their unique blend of styles and themes.

The DMELLO surname has also been associated with several notable individuals in the fields of politics, education, and sports. One such example is Diogo DMELLO (1943-2020), a former Indian football player who represented the country in international competitions.

While the DMELLO surname has its origins in Portugal and Goa, it has since spread to various parts of the world due to migration and diaspora communities. However, its roots can be traced back to the historic Portuguese presence in India, particularly in the coastal region of Goa.

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

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

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

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