2010
#151,532
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 108
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Degori
A surname derived from the Italian place name Degori, from a small town in northern Italy.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 136 Americans carry the last name Degori. That puts it at #142,788 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,520,252 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Degori 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
136
1 in 2,520,252
Census rank
#142,788
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
119
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 119 bearers of the surname Degori in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 142788th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Degori, the largest self-reported group is White at 84.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (10.9%) and Two or More Races (2.5%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Degori
The surname DEGORI is of Italian origin, tracing its roots back to the medieval period. It is believed to have originated in the region of Tuscany, where it was initially spelled as "de' Gori" or "de Gori."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the "Libro di Montaperti," a historical document from 1260 that chronicles the Battle of Montaperti. The text mentions a certain "Guido de' Gori" who fought alongside the Ghibelline forces during this significant conflict.
Over time, the name underwent various spelling variations, such as "Degori," "Degory," and "De Gori." These changes were likely influenced by regional dialects and scribes' interpretations.
In the 14th century, records from the city of Florence mention a notable figure named Giovanni Degori, who held a prominent position within the local government. His family's influence and wealth were substantial during that era.
The name DEGORI is also linked to place names within Italy. For instance, the small town of Gori, located in the province of Terni, Umbria, may have contributed to the formation of the surname.
In the literary realm, the Renaissance writer and poet Ludovico Degori, born in 1529, gained recognition for his works, which included sonnets and other poetic compositions.
Another noteworthy individual bearing the DEGORI surname was Antonio Degori, a renowned artist from the 16th century. His paintings adorned numerous churches and palaces throughout Italy, showcasing his exceptional talent.
During the 18th century, the name resurfaced in the figure of Pietro Degori, a respected scholar and philosopher who authored several treatises on ethics and moral philosophy.
Throughout history, the DEGORI surname has been carried by individuals from various professions, including artisans, merchants, and members of the clergy, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and occupations associated with this Italian family name.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Degori
Among Census respondents with the surname Degori, the largest self-reported group is White at 84.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (10.9%) and Two or More Races (2.5%).
The bar chart below shows how Degori 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 Degori surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White84.0% · 100
- Hispanic or Latino10.9% · 13
- Two or more races2.5% · 3
- Black or African American1.7% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.8% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Degori
Degori appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#142,788
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 119
+11 bearers (+10.2%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 8,744 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #151,532 | 108 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #142,788 | 119 | 0.04 | +11 bearers (+10.2%) | Up 8,744 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 Degori 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 | #151,532 | #142,788 | 5.8% |
| Count | 108 | 119 | 10.2% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -0.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Degori bearers went from 108 to 119 (+10.2% change). The surname moved up 8,744 positions in the national ranking, going from #151,532 to #142,788.
FAQ
Degori surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Degori?
Name Census estimates that about 136 living Americans carry the surname Degori. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,520,252 residents.
How common is Degori?
Degori ranks #142,788 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 119 people with the surname Degori. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (136), 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 Degori.
Has Degori become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Degori went from 108 recorded bearers to 119. That is an increase of 11 (+10.2%). In the national ranking it rose from #151,532 to #142,788.
What does the Census say about the background of Degori?
Among Census respondents with the surname Degori, the largest self-reported group is White at 84.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (10.9%) and Two or More Races (2.5%). 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 Degori in the 2020 Census, accounting for 84.0% (100 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Degori appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (84.0%), Hispanic (10.9%), Two or More Races (2.5%). 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 Degori (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 Degori mean?
A surname derived from the Italian place name Degori, from a small town in northern Italy. 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 Degori (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 Americans have the surname Degori?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.