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

Dolcine, 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 Dolcine surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dolcine in America

Dolcine is the 102688th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dolcine surname appeared 175 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 Dolcine.

We can also compare 2010 data for Dolcine 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 Dolcine

The surname Dolcine has its origins in Italy, dating back to the late medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "dolce," meaning sweet or pleasant. This suggests that the name may have been initially bestowed upon an individual with a sweet or amiable disposition.

The earliest known records of the Dolcine surname can be traced back to the regions of Tuscany and Emilia-Romagna in central Italy, where it was first documented in the 14th century. Historical references indicate that the name was also found in various towns and villages across these areas, such as Firenze, Prato, and Bologna.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the Dolcine surname was Giovanni Dolcine, a prominent merchant from Firenze who lived around 1380. His name appears in several trade documents from that period, indicating his involvement in the lucrative textile and silk industries of the time.

During the Renaissance era, the Dolcine family gained prominence in the city of Bologna. Notable figures included Ludovico Dolcine (1450-1518), a renowned scholar and philosopher who taught at the University of Bologna, and Caterina Dolcine (1475-1542), a skilled painter whose works adorned several churches and noble residences in the city.

In the 17th century, the Dolcine surname spread to other regions of Italy, including Naples and Sicily. One notable figure from this period was Pietro Dolcine (1610-1683), a Sicilian nobleman and military commander who fought in the Wars of Castro against the Papal States.

As the Dolcine family continued to expand throughout Italy, they also established themselves in various professions and trades. In the 18th century, Antonio Dolcine (1725-1795) was a respected vintner from the Piedmont region, known for his exceptional wines that were exported throughout Europe.

Another prominent individual with the Dolcine surname was Maria Dolcine (1820-1892), a celebrated opera singer from Naples who performed in some of the most prestigious theaters across Europe, including La Scala in Milan and the Théâtre des Italiens in Paris.

While the Dolcine surname has its roots in Italy, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to emigration and immigration patterns. However, the historical origins and significance of this name can be traced back to the rich cultural heritage of central and southern Italy, where it first emerged centuries ago.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dolcine

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

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

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