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

DeFuria, 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 DeFuria surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of DeFuria in America

DeFuria is the 64721st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The DeFuria surname appeared 307 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 DeFuria.

We can also compare 2010 data for DeFuria 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 DeFuria

The surname DEFURIA originated in Italy during the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "furia," meaning fury or rage. The name was likely given as a descriptive nickname to someone with a fiery or passionate temperament.

The earliest known record of the name dates back to the late 1500s in the region of Tuscany, where it was found in various municipal records and documents. One notable early bearer of the name was Giovanni DEFURIA, a poet and scholar who lived in Florence during the late 16th century.

By the 17th century, the name had spread to other parts of Italy, including the regions of Lombardy and Emilia-Romagna. In the city of Milan, there are records of a family named DEFURIA who were prominent merchants and bankers during this time.

One of the most famous individuals with the surname DEFURIA was Girolamo DEFURIA (1580-1647), a renowned Italian painter of the Baroque period. His works can be found in various churches and galleries throughout Italy.

In the 18th century, the name appears in records from the city of Naples, where a family of DEFURIA were known for their involvement in the local silk trade. One notable member of this family was Antonio DEFURIA (1732-1803), a successful silk merchant and philanthropist.

Another notable bearer of the surname was Maria DEFURIA (1821-1899), an Italian writer and activist who was a prominent figure in the Risorgimento movement for Italian unification. She published several novels and essays advocating for women's rights and social reform.

While the surname DEFURIA is not among the most common Italian surnames, it has a rich history dating back several centuries. The name's origins as a descriptive nickname reflect the passionate and fiery nature often associated with Italian culture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name DeFuria

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

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

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