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

Domanico, 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 Domanico surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Domanico in America

Domanico is the 50106th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Domanico surname appeared 418 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 Domanico.

We can also compare 2010 data for Domanico 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 Domanico

The surname Domanico has its origins in Italy, where it first emerged during the medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Latin word "dominicus," which means "belonging to the lord" or "of the Lord." This suggests that the name may have initially been associated with individuals who held positions of authority or were connected to the church or religious institutions.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Domanico can be found in the historical archives of the city of Naples, dating back to the 13th century. During this time, the name was often spelled as "Domanico" or "Domenico," reflecting the regional variations in pronunciation and spelling.

In the 14th century, a notable figure named Giovanni Domanico was mentioned in the records of the Republic of Venice. He was a prominent merchant and trader who played a significant role in the city's maritime commerce during that era.

The name Domanico also appears in various Italian manuscripts and records from the Renaissance period, including the writings of the renowned poet and scholar Petrarch, who lived from 1304 to 1374.

In the 16th century, the name gained further prominence with the birth of Domenico Domanico, a renowned Italian architect and sculptor. He was born in 1545 in the city of Florence and is renowned for his contributions to the design and construction of several churches and palaces throughout Italy.

Another notable individual with the surname Domanico was Girolamo Domanico, a philosopher and theologian who lived in the 17th century. Born in 1602 in the city of Rome, he was widely respected for his scholarly works on religious and philosophical topics.

During the 18th century, the name Domanico was associated with several prominent figures in the arts and literature. One such individual was Antonio Domanico, a celebrated painter who was born in 1718 in the city of Naples. His works were highly regarded and are still exhibited in various museums and galleries across Italy.

In more recent times, the name Domanico has continued to be associated with accomplished individuals in various fields. For instance, Mario Domanico, born in 1920, was a renowned Italian writer and journalist who contributed significantly to the literary landscape of the 20th century.

Throughout its history, the surname Domanico has been closely tied to the cultural and intellectual traditions of Italy. While its origins can be traced back to the medieval period, the name has endured and evolved, carrying with it a rich legacy of achievement and contribution across various domains.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Domanico

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

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

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