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

Dolente, 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 Dolente surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dolente in America

Dolente is the 125282nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dolente surname appeared 137 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 Dolente.

We can also compare 2010 data for Dolente 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 Dolente

The surname Dolente has its roots in Italy, originating from the Latin word "dolens," which means "grieving" or "sorrowful." The name likely emerged during the Middle Ages, perhaps as a descriptive name given to someone who appeared melancholic or was known for their solemn demeanor.

The earliest recorded instances of the name can be traced back to the 13th century in the regions of Tuscany and Umbria, where it was sometimes spelled as "Dolenti" or "Dolente." In the 14th century, the surname appeared in various historical records, such as the Florentine tax rolls and notary documents.

One notable figure bearing the Dolente name was Ser Dolente Dolente, a Florentine notary who lived in the late 13th century. His name was recorded in several legal documents from that period, indicating the presence of the surname in the city of Florence.

In the 15th century, the Dolente family was well-established in the town of Siena, where they held prominent positions in the local government and trade guilds. Matteo Dolente (1420-1489) was a respected merchant and banker who played a significant role in the city's economic affairs.

The surname also found its way to other parts of Italy, including the Veneto region, where the Dolente family settled in the city of Padua. Girolamo Dolente (1508-1568), a renowned humanist scholar and professor of philosophy, hailed from this branch of the family.

During the Renaissance, the Dolente name gained further recognition with the birth of Giuseppe Dolente (1592-1668), a celebrated painter from the Venetian school. His works, characterized by their emotionally charged subjects and masterful use of chiaroscuro, can be found in various churches and galleries across Italy.

As the centuries progressed, the Dolente surname continued to appear in historical records and manuscripts, solidifying its place in the annals of Italian history. Notable figures from later periods include Vincenzo Dolente (1745-1812), a respected jurist and legal scholar, and Luisa Dolente (1879-1957), a pioneering educator and advocate for women's rights.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dolente

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

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

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