2010
#159,712
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 101
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.03
Very Rare Last name
Delaurentiis
From the Italian meaning "of Laurentiis", a locational surname indicating origins in a place called Laurentiis.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 118 Americans carry the last name Delaurentiis. That puts it at #154,182 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,904,698 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Delaurentiis 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
118
1 in 2,904,698
Census rank
#154,182
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
103
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 103 bearers of the surname Delaurentiis in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 154182nd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Delaurentiis, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (9.7%) and Black (1.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Delaurentiis
The surname DeLaurentiis originates from Italy and has its roots dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Latin name Laurentius, which itself is derived from the Roman family name Laurentius, meaning "from Laurentum" – an ancient town located near Rome.
The earliest records of the DeLaurentiis name can be traced back to the 13th century in the region of Campania, particularly in the city of Naples. The prefix "de" in the name indicates a noble or distinguished lineage, suggesting that the family may have held a prominent position in the local society during that time.
One of the earliest documented instances of the DeLaurentiis name appears in a historical record from the year 1284, where a certain Giacomo DeLaurentiis is mentioned as a landowner in the vicinity of Naples. This indicates that the family had already established itself in the region by the late 13th century.
In the 15th century, the DeLaurentiis family played a significant role in the cultural and artistic life of Naples. Giovanni DeLaurentiis (1455-1522), a renowned painter and architect, was commissioned to design and decorate several churches and palaces in the city, including the Church of Santa Maria la Nova.
During the Renaissance period, the DeLaurentiis name gained further prominence with the birth of the humanist scholar and poet, Girolamo DeLaurentiis (1492-1556). His literary works, which included poems and philosophical treatises, were widely celebrated throughout Italy and beyond.
In the 18th century, the DeLaurentiis family expanded its influence to other parts of Italy. Ferdinando DeLaurentiis (1738-1819), a successful merchant and entrepreneur, established trade routes between Naples and other major cities, contributing to the economic growth of the region.
One of the most notable figures in the DeLaurentiis lineage is the Italian-American film producer, Dino DeLaurentiis (1919-2010). Born in Naples, he later moved to the United States and became a prominent figure in the Hollywood film industry, producing such classics as "Serpico," "King Kong," and "Dune."
Throughout its history, the DeLaurentiis name has been associated with various fields, including art, literature, commerce, and entertainment, reflecting the diverse talents and achievements of its bearers over the centuries.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Delaurentiis
Among Census respondents with the surname Delaurentiis, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (9.7%) and Black (1.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Delaurentiis 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 Delaurentiis surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White88.3% · 91
- Hispanic or Latino9.7% · 10
- Black or African American1.9% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Delaurentiis
Delaurentiis 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
#154,182
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 103
+2 bearers (+2.0%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Up 5,530 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #159,712 | 101 | 0.03 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #154,182 | 103 | 0.03 | +2 bearers (+2.0%) | Up 5,530 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 Delaurentiis 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 | #159,712 | #154,182 | 3.5% |
| Count | 101 | 103 | 2.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.03 | 14.9% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Delaurentiis bearers went from 101 to 103 (+2.0% change). The surname moved up 5,530 positions in the national ranking, going from #159,712 to #154,182.
FAQ
Delaurentiis surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Delaurentiis?
Name Census estimates that about 118 living Americans carry the surname Delaurentiis. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,904,698 residents.
How common is Delaurentiis?
Delaurentiis ranks #154,182 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 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 103 people with the surname Delaurentiis. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (118), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 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 Delaurentiis.
Has Delaurentiis become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Delaurentiis went from 101 recorded bearers to 103. That is an increase of 2 (+2.0%). In the national ranking it rose from #159,712 to #154,182.
What does the Census say about the background of Delaurentiis?
Among Census respondents with the surname Delaurentiis, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (9.7%) and Black (1.9%). 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 Delaurentiis in the 2020 Census, accounting for 88.3% (91 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Delaurentiis appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (88.3%), Hispanic (9.7%), Black (1.9%). 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 Delaurentiis (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 Delaurentiis mean?
From the Italian meaning "of Laurentiis", a locational surname indicating origins in a place called Laurentiis. 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 Delaurentiis (0.03 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 are called Delaurentiis?
If you just want to know how many people have the surname Delaurentiis, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.