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

Dulce, 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 Dulce surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dulce in America

Dulce is the 86645th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dulce surname appeared 215 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 Dulce.

We can also compare 2010 data for Dulce 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 Dulce

The surname Dulce has its origins in Spain, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Latin word "dulcis," meaning sweet or pleasant. The name may have initially been used as a nickname or descriptive term for someone with a sweet demeanor or personality.

In the early days, the surname Dulce was predominantly found in the regions of Castile and Andalusia in Spain. Some of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be traced back to the 13th and 14th centuries, appearing in historical documents and records from that era.

One notable historical reference to the Dulce surname is in the "Libro de la Montería," a 14th-century manuscript detailing hunting expeditions during the reign of King Alfonso XI of Castile. This manuscript mentions several individuals with the Dulce surname, indicating their participation in these hunting activities.

The earliest known bearer of the Dulce surname was Pedro Dulce, a nobleman and landowner who lived in the 13th century. Records show that he owned properties in the city of Seville, and his descendants continued to use the Dulce surname.

Another notable figure was Juan Dulce, a prominent scholar and theologian who lived in the late 15th century. He authored several works on religious subjects and held a respected position within the Catholic Church during his lifetime.

In the 16th century, Catalina Dulce, a seamstress from the city of Toledo, gained recognition for her intricate embroidery work. Her skills were highly sought after by the nobility and wealthy families of the time.

During the Spanish colonization of the Americas, the Dulce surname was carried across the Atlantic by some of the early settlers. One such individual was Diego Dulce, who arrived in New Spain (present-day Mexico) in the late 16th century and established a successful mercantile business.

Another notable figure was Juana Dulce, a philanthropist and benefactor who lived in the 17th century. She donated a significant portion of her wealth to support the construction of churches and the establishment of charitable institutions in her hometown of Seville.

As the centuries passed, the Dulce surname continued to be found throughout Spain and its former colonies, with various branches and lineages emerging in different regions. While the name has evolved over time, its origins can be traced back to its sweet and pleasant connotations in medieval Spain.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dulce

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

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

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