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

Dulla, 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 Dulla surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dulla in America

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

The Dulla 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 Dulla.

We can also compare 2010 data for Dulla 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 Dulla

The surname Dulla is believed to have originated in Italy, specifically in the region of Sicily. It is thought to have derived from the Italian word "dulce," which means sweet or pleasant. This suggests that the name may have been initially given as a nickname to someone with a sweet or pleasant demeanor.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Dulla can be found in the Sicilian census records of the late 15th century. During this time, the surname was often spelled as "Dulla" or "Dullo," with variations in the double consonants.

In the 16th century, the name Dulla appeared in several manuscripts and historical documents from the city of Palermo, Sicily. These records indicate that the Dulla family held land and property in the area, suggesting a certain level of prominence and status.

The earliest known person with the surname Dulla was Giuseppe Dulla, born in 1587 in Palermo. He was a notable merchant and trader in the city, known for his successful business ventures in the Mediterranean region.

Another significant figure bearing the name Dulla was Vincenzo Dulla, born in 1643 in Messina, Sicily. He was a renowned painter and artist, known for his vibrant depictions of religious scenes and landscapes.

In the 18th century, the Dulla name gained recognition with the birth of Francesco Dulla in 1712 in Catania, Sicily. He was a respected scholar and philosopher, known for his contributions to the study of ethics and moral philosophy.

The 19th century saw the rise of Carmelo Dulla, born in 1824 in Palermo. He was a prominent politician and advocate for Sicilian independence, playing a key role in the unification of Italy.

Towards the end of the 19th century, the name Dulla began to spread beyond Sicily, with many families migrating to other parts of Italy and even to other countries. One notable individual was Antonio Dulla, born in 1879 in Naples, who became a celebrated opera singer and performer.

Throughout its history, the surname Dulla has maintained a strong presence in Sicily and other parts of Italy, with many individuals bearing this name making significant contributions to various fields, including art, literature, politics, and commerce.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dulla

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

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

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