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

DelGrosso, 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 DelGrosso surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of DelGrosso in America

DelGrosso is the 21184th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The DelGrosso surname appeared 1,239 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 DelGrosso.

We can also compare 2010 data for DelGrosso 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 DelGrosso

The surname DelGrosso originated in Italy during the late medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Italian words "del" meaning "of" and "grosso" meaning "big" or "large." This combination suggests that the name may have been given as a descriptive nickname to someone of a larger physical stature or a person of importance within their community.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the DelGrosso name can be found in the records of the city of Piacenza, located in the northern Italian region of Emilia-Romagna. A document dated 1387 mentions a certain Pietro DelGrosso, who was a local merchant and landowner in the area.

In the 15th century, the DelGrosso family established themselves as prominent figures in the city of Vicenza, located in the Veneto region of northeastern Italy. Historical records from this period mention several individuals bearing the DelGrosso name, including Giacomo DelGrosso (1425-1497), who served as a magistrate and diplomat for the Republic of Venice.

During the Renaissance era, the DelGrosso name gained further prominence with the birth of the renowned sculptor and architect, Andrea DelGrosso (1480-1557). He was best known for his work on the construction of St. Peter's Basilica in Rome, where he collaborated with the esteemed artists Michelangelo and Raphael.

Another notable figure was Girolamo DelGrosso (1570-1638), a Jesuit priest and scholar who taught at the University of Bologna. He was widely respected for his contributions to the fields of theology and philosophy.

In the 18th century, the DelGrosso family established themselves in the city of Naples, where they were involved in various commercial and artistic endeavors. One of the most prominent members of this branch was the painter Francesco DelGrosso (1725-1793), whose works adorned many churches and palaces throughout the region.

While the DelGrosso surname has its roots in Italy, over the centuries, it has spread to other parts of the world due to immigration. However, the historical records and notable figures mentioned above provide insight into the rich heritage and significance of this surname within the Italian context.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name DelGrosso

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

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

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