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

Degrassi, 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 Degrassi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Degrassi in America

Degrassi is the 115034th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Degrassi surname appeared 152 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 Degrassi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Degrassi 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 Degrassi

The surname DeGrassi originates from Italy, with its roots traced back to the 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Italian phrase "de Grassi," which translates to "from the rich" or "from the fertile land." This suggests that the name may have been associated with individuals who hailed from prosperous agricultural regions or owned fertile lands.

The earliest recorded instances of the DeGrassi surname can be found in historical documents from the regions of Lombardy and Veneto, particularly in the cities of Milan and Venice. One of the earliest known bearers of the name was Giovanni DeGrassi, a prominent Milanese merchant born in 1245 who was documented in the city's trading records.

In the 14th century, the DeGrassi name appeared in the Venetian Libro d'Oro (Book of Gold), a registry of noble families in the Venetian Republic. This indicates that some branches of the DeGrassi family had achieved noble status during this period.

The DeGrassi surname has also been associated with several notable individuals throughout history. One such figure was Battista DeGrassi, a renowned Italian painter and architect who lived from 1475 to 1543. His works can be found adorning churches and palaces throughout Italy.

Another distinguished bearer of the name was Antonio DeGrassi, a 16th-century Italian humanist and scholar born in 1492. He was known for his contributions to the study of classical literature and his translations of ancient Greek texts.

In the 19th century, the DeGrassi name gained further prominence with the birth of Giacomo DeGrassi (1818-1898), an Italian archaeologist and epigraphist. He made significant contributions to the understanding of ancient Roman inscriptions and played a crucial role in the preservation of Italy's cultural heritage.

While the DeGrassi surname has its origins in Italy, it has since spread to other parts of the world through immigration and migration patterns. However, its historical roots and associations remain firmly grounded in the fertile lands and rich cultural traditions of the Italian peninsula.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Degrassi

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

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

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