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

DeGrate, 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 DeGrate surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of DeGrate in America

DeGrate is the 35345th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The DeGrate surname appeared 637 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 DeGrate.

We can also compare 2010 data for DeGrate 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 DeGrate

The surname DEGRATE has its origins traced back to the rolling hills of northern Italy during the late Middle Ages. Derived from the Italian word "degrato," which means "of grace" or "graceful," this name likely referred to an individual with a distinguished or refined bearing.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the DEGRATE name can be found in the municipal records of the city of Verona, dating back to the late 13th century. These documents mention a merchant named Giovanni DEGRATE, who owned several vineyards in the surrounding countryside.

By the 15th century, the DEGRATE family had established themselves as prominent landowners in the region, with several members serving as local officials and members of the city council. Notably, Antonio DEGRATE was a respected jurist who helped draft the city's legal code in 1458.

As the name spread across Italy, variations in spelling began to emerge, including DEGRATI, DEGRATTO, and DEGRATO. In the 16th century, a branch of the family relocated to the Republic of Venice, where they became successful traders and merchants. One of the most famous members of this lineage was Marco DEGRATE, a renowned explorer who sailed with the Venetian fleet to the eastern Mediterranean in 1567.

The DEGRATE name also found its way to other parts of Europe, with records showing families bearing this surname in France and Spain as early as the 17th century. In 1684, a Spanish nobleman named Rodrigo DEGRATE was granted a coat of arms by King Charles II, recognizing his family's distinguished lineage.

Over the centuries, several notable individuals have carried the DEGRATE surname. These include:

1. Girolamo DEGRATE (1516-1591), an Italian Renaissance painter known for his religious works adorning churches throughout northern Italy.

2. Lucrezia DEGRATE (1685-1743), an Italian opera singer who performed in the prestigious theaters of Venice and Milan.

3. Alejandro DEGRATE (1789-1868), a Spanish military officer who fought in the Napoleonic Wars and later served as the governor of Cuba.

4. Francesca DEGRATE (1827-1904), an Italian author and feminist activist who campaigned for women's rights and education in the late 19th century.

5. Ernesto DEGRATE (1901-1983), an Argentine architect renowned for his modernist designs, including the iconic Teatro Colón in Buenos Aires.

While the DEGRATE surname may have faded in prominence over time, its rich history and varied spellings remain a testament to the diverse tapestry of cultures and traditions that have shaped the world we live in today.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name DeGrate

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

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

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