UK surname

Damico

An Italian surname derived from the personal name Damicus, which is of uncertain origin, possibly meaning "to tame."

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Hounslow, Wandsworth and Stratford-on-Avon.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Damico is 195 in 2011. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

Modern count

183

2016, ranked #20,813

Peak year

2011

195 bearers

Map years

1998 to 2016

Key insights

• The latest modern count shown here is 183 in 2016, ranked #20,813.
• Within the historical census years, the highest count was 6 in 1911.
• The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Map

Damico surname distribution map

The map shows where the Damico surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.

Distribution map

Damico surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

Damico over time

The table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.

Year	Period	Count	Rank
1911	historical	6	#33,255
1997	modern	112	#25,244
1998	modern	130	#23,603
1999	modern	133	#23,487
2000	modern	140	#22,752
2001	modern	139	#22,541
2002	modern	153	#21,609
2003	modern	154	#21,308
2004	modern	158	#21,077
2005	modern	159	#20,983
2006	modern	166	#20,534
2007	modern	172	#20,321
2008	modern	181	#19,875
2009	modern	185	#20,010
2010	modern	194	#19,819
2011	modern	195	#19,610
2012	modern	193	#19,665
2013	modern	192	#20,067
2014	modern	191	#20,302
2015	modern	192	#20,138
2016	modern	183	#20,813

Geography

Where Damicos are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around No data. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Hounslow, Wandsworth, Stratford-on-Avon, Ayr North Harbour, Wallacetown and Newton South and Lewisham. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.

Some modern areas include a three-digit suffix, such as Leeds 110. The suffix is a small-area code, so it stays in the table while the prose uses the plain place name.

Top historical parishes

Rank	Parish	Area
1	No data	No data

Top modern areas

Rank	Area	District
1	Hounslow 019	Hounslow
2	Wandsworth 009	Wandsworth
3	Stratford-on-Avon 003	Stratford-on-Avon
4	Ayr North Harbour, Wallacetown and Newton South	South Ayrshire
5	Lewisham 021	Lewisham

Forenames

First names often paired with Damico

These lists show first names that appear often with the Damico surname in historical and recent records.

Historical female names

No Forenames Found

Historical male names

No Forenames Found

Recent female names

Melissa Lisa Maria Francesca Anna Susan Jane Simona Giovanna Gabriela

Recent male names

Anthony Giuseppe Salvatore Armando Daniel Mario Vincenzo Antonio Michael Joseph

Modern profile

Neighbourhood profile for Damico

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Damico, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.

These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.

The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.

UK neighbourhood type

UK Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Multicultural and Educated Urbanites

Group

Diverse Educated Urban Singles

Nationally, the Damico surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Diverse Educated Urban Singles, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Damico household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

This Group includes many never-married individuals not living with dependent children. Many were born in EU countries and are now aged between 25-44. This Group is characterised by its ethnic group diversity, although those identifying as Asian are not well represented. Affiliation with the Christian religion amongst residents is low. Reported disability rates are low. Neighbourhoods include some central locations in London and other major cities. Private renting is the norm, and there is some overcrowding. Many individuals are educated to degree level, and full-time employment is common, particularly in managerial and professional occupations.

Wider pattern

Established populations comprising ethnic minorities together with persons born outside the UK predominate in this Supergroup. Residents present diverse personal characteristics and circumstances: while generally well-educated and practising skilled occupations, some residents live in overcrowded rental sector housing. English may not be the main language used by people in this Group. Although the typical adult resident is middle aged, single person households are common and marriage rates are low by national standards. This Supergroup predominates in Inner London, with smaller enclaves in many other densely populated metropolitan areas.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

The Greater London Mix

Group

Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers

Within London, Damico is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers, part of The Greater London Mix. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.

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Group profile

Mainly located in Inner London, these neighbourhoods retain a diverse employment structure, with some concentration in associated professional and technical occupations rather than skilled trades or construction. Social renting is more common and levels of homeownership are low. Many residents identify as Black. There is a lower than average rate of marriage or civil partnership, few that are very old (85 or over) and higher than average incidence of disability.

Wider London pattern

A Supergroup embodying London's diversity in many respects, apart from low numbers of residents identifying as of Bangladeshi, Indian, Pakistani or Other (non-Chinese) Asian ethnicity. There is lower than average prevalence of families with dependent children, while there are above average occurrences of never-married individuals and single-person households. The age distribution is skewed towards younger, single residents and couples without children, with many individuals identifying as of mixed or multiple ethnicity. Social rented or private rented housing is slightly more prevalent than average, and many residents live in flats. Individuals typically work in professional and associated roles in public administration, education or health rather than in elementary occupations in agriculture, energy, water, construction or manufacturing. Incidence of students is slightly below average. Individuals declaring no religion are more prevalent than average and non-use of English at home is below average.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Damico is most concentrated in decile 10 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the healthier end of the index.

Lower deciles point towards weaker access to healthy assets or stronger exposure to local hazards. Higher deciles point towards stronger access and fewer hazards.

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Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Damico falls in decile 6 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname near the middle of the scale.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

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Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Damico is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 50-60 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

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Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate: White - Other

This describes the area pattern most associated with Damico, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Origin

Meaning and origin of Damico

The surname DAMICO originated in Italy, with its earliest records dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Italian phrase "d'Amico," which translates to "of a friend" or "friend's." This suggests that the name may have initially been a descriptive surname given to someone who was a close friend or companion.

The earliest known bearer of the surname DAMICO was Guido d'Amico, a nobleman from the town of Messina in Sicily, who lived in the late 12th century. Records from this period show that the name was also present in other parts of Sicily and southern Italy, such as Palermo and Naples.

In the 13th century, the name appeared in various medieval documents and records, including the Codice Diplomatico Barese, a collection of charters and diplomas from the city of Bari in Apulia. One notable individual from this time was Niccolò d'Amico, a merchant from Bari who traded extensively with the Byzantine Empire.

During the Renaissance period, the DAMICO surname became more widespread across Italy. One prominent figure was Antonio d'Amico, a sculptor and architect from Palermo who lived in the 15th century and contributed to the construction of several churches and palaces in his native city.

As the name spread throughout Italy, it also took on various regional spellings and variations, such as D'Amico, Damicis, and Damici. One of the earliest recorded instances of the DAMICO spelling was in a 16th-century census record from the town of Montalto Uffugo in Calabria, where a family bearing the name was listed.

In the 18th century, a notable bearer of the DAMICO surname was Giuseppe d'Amico, a Sicilian painter and engraver who was active in Naples and Rome. His works can be found in various churches and museums throughout Italy.

Another prominent figure with the DAMICO surname was Carlo d'Amico, an Italian poet and writer who lived in the 19th century. Born in Naples in 1807, he gained recognition for his romantic poetry and literary works, contributing to the cultural and literary movements of his time.

Over the centuries, the DAMICO surname has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including artists, writers, scholars, and even military figures. While the name originated in Italy, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora, with communities bearing the surname found in countries like the United States, Canada, and Australia.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Damico surname: questions and answers

How common is the Damico surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 183 in 2016. That gives Damico a modern rank of #20,813.

What does the Damico surname mean?

An Italian surname derived from the personal name Damicus, which is of uncertain origin, possibly meaning "to tame."

What does the Damico map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Damico bearers relative to the surrounding population.

What records is this surname page based on?

The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.