2000
#140,756
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 109
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Deceglie
An Italian surname derived from the town of Deceglie in Apulia region.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 130 Americans carry the last name Deceglie. That puts it at #147,221 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,636,572 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Deceglie surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
130
1 in 2,636,572
Census rank
#147,221
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
113
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 113 bearers of the surname Deceglie in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 147221st position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Deceglie, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (8.8%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (0.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Deceglie
The surname DECEGLIE originated from Italy, specifically the southern region of Apulia (Puglia). Its roots can be traced back to the medieval period, around the 11th or 12th century. The name is believed to be derived from the Italian phrase "da Ceglie," which translates to "from Ceglie." Ceglie is a town located in the province of Bari, Apulia, suggesting that the name's origins are connected to this area.
One of the earliest known references to the name DECEGLIE can be found in historical documents from the 13th century. These records mention individuals bearing this surname residing in the town of Ceglie and its surrounding villages. The name's spelling has undergone minor variations over the centuries, with alternative forms such as Ceglie, De Ceglie, and Di Ceglie being documented.
In the 14th century, the name DECEGLIE appeared in several municipal records and tax rolls in the region of Apulia. This suggests that families with this surname had established themselves as landowners or merchants within the local communities. Interestingly, a notable individual named Giovanni DECEGLIE was mentioned in a 1387 chronicle as a prominent figure in the town of Ceglie during that time.
During the Renaissance period, the DECEGLIE name gained further recognition. In the 16th century, a wealthy merchant named Antonio DECEGLIE was documented as owning several properties and businesses in the city of Bari. His descendants continued to be influential members of the local society for several generations.
Another prominent figure associated with the DECEGLIE surname was Francesco DECEGLIE, a renowned architect and engineer who lived in the late 17th century. He was responsible for the design and construction of several notable buildings and infrastructure projects throughout the region of Apulia.
Moving into the 18th and 19th centuries, the DECEGLIE name continued to be found in various historical records and documents across southern Italy. Notably, Pietro DECEGLIE (1765-1842) was a respected scholar and writer who authored several works on the history and culture of Apulia. Additionally, Giovanni DECEGLIE (1801-1879) was a prominent politician and served as the mayor of the town of Ceglie for several years.
It is worth mentioning that the DECEGLIE surname has also been associated with several place names within the Apulia region, such as Contrada Deceglie, a rural area near the town of Ceglie, and Masseria Deceglie, an ancient farmhouse and estate that bears the family's name.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Deceglie
Among Census respondents with the surname Deceglie, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (8.8%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (0.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Deceglie bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Deceglie surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White90.3% · 102
- Hispanic or Latino8.8% · 10
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Deceglie
Deceglie appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#129,047
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 132
+23 bearers (+21.1%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 11,709 places
2020
#147,221
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 113
-19 bearers (-14.4%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 18,174 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #140,756 | 109 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #129,047 | 132 | 0.04 | +23 bearers (+21.1%) | Up 11,709 places |
| 2020 | #147,221 | 113 | 0.04 | -19 bearers (-14.4%) | Down 18,174 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Deceglie surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #129,047 | #147,221 | -14.1% |
| Count | 132 | 113 | -14.4% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -5.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Deceglie bearers went from 132 to 113 (-14.4% change). The surname moved down 18,174 positions in the national ranking, going from #129,047 to #147,221.
FAQ
Deceglie surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Deceglie?
Name Census estimates that about 130 living Americans carry the surname Deceglie. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,636,572 residents.
How common is Deceglie?
Deceglie ranks #147,221 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 113 people with the surname Deceglie. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (130), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Deceglie.
Has Deceglie become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Deceglie went from 132 recorded bearers to 113. That is a decrease of 19 (-14.4%). In the national ranking it fell from #129,047 to #147,221.
What does the Census say about the background of Deceglie?
Among Census respondents with the surname Deceglie, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (8.8%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (0.9%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Deceglie in the 2020 Census, accounting for 90.3% (102 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Deceglie appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (90.3%), Hispanic (8.8%), American Indian/Alaska Native (0.9%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Deceglie (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Deceglie mean?
An Italian surname derived from the town of Deceglie in Apulia region. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Deceglie (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people share the surname Deceglie?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.