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

Deanna, 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 Deanna surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Deanna in America

Deanna is the 108199th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Deanna surname appeared 164 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 Deanna.

We can also compare 2010 data for Deanna 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 Deanna

The surname "DEANNA" is thought to have originated in Italy, likely during the medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Latin word "deana," which was a title given to the head of a monastery or convent. This title was often used as a surname for those who held such positions or were associated with religious institutions.

In some regions of Italy, particularly in the northern areas, the name "DEANNA" may have also been influenced by the Germanic name "Dianna," which was a variation of the name "Diana," the Roman goddess of the hunt and the moon. This connection suggests that the name could have been used as a surname for those with connections to hunting or forestry.

Early records of the surname "DEANNA" can be found in various Italian documents and manuscripts from the 13th and 14th centuries. One notable example is the mention of a "Guillelmus de Anna" in a document from the city of Genoa, dated 1274. This individual's name suggests a possible connection to the surname "DEANNA" or its variants.

As the name spread across Italy and beyond, it underwent various spelling changes and adaptations. In some regions, it was written as "De Anna," "Deanna," or even "Dianna." These variations reflect the influence of local dialects and pronunciation preferences.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname "DEANNA" was Giovanni Deanna, a prominent merchant and banker who lived in Venice during the 15th century (c. 1420 - 1488). Another notable figure was Girolamo Deanna, a Catholic priest and theologian from Naples, who lived in the 16th century (c. 1525 - 1598).

In the 17th century, a prominent figure with the surname "DEANNA" was Francesco Deanna (1592 - 1672), a renowned Italian painter and architect who worked in Rome and other Italian cities. His works can still be found in various churches and palaces throughout Italy.

Moving into the 18th century, there was Antonio Deanna (1710 - 1785), an Italian composer and violinist who served as the court musician for the Dukes of Parma. His compositions, particularly his violin concertos, were highly regarded during his time.

In the 19th century, one notable individual with the surname "DEANNA" was Giuseppe Deanna (1819 - 1892), an Italian politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Italian parliament and played a role in the unification of Italy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Deanna

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

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

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