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

DeMatteo, 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 DeMatteo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of DeMatteo in America

DeMatteo is the 13893rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The DeMatteo surname appeared 2,173 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname DeMatteo.

We can also compare 2010 data for DeMatteo 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 DeMatteo

The surname DeMatteo is of Italian origin, derived from the personal name Matteo, the Italian form of the biblical name Matthew. The name Matthew itself comes from the Hebrew name Mattityahu, which means "gift of God." The prefix "de" in DeMatteo suggests a locational origin, indicating that the surname likely originated from a specific town or region in Italy.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname DeMatteo can be traced back to the 13th century in various regions of Italy, particularly in the southern regions of Campania, Calabria, and Sicily. Historical records from this period often show variations in spelling, such as De Matteo, De Matteis, and De Mattheis, reflecting the regional dialects and linguistic influences of the time.

One notable early bearer of the surname was Giovanni DeMatteo, a renowned painter from Naples who lived in the late 15th and early 16th centuries. His works can be found in several churches and museums throughout Italy, including the Museo di Capodimonte in Naples.

Another significant figure was Antonio DeMatteo, a military leader and diplomat who served under the Spanish Empire in the 16th century. He played a crucial role in negotiations between Spain and the Kingdom of Naples, and his exploits are documented in various historical accounts from that era.

During the Renaissance period, the DeMatteo surname gained prominence in the arts and literature. Pietro DeMatteo, a poet and playwright from Venice, was a celebrated figure in the 16th century, known for his contributions to the Italian literary tradition.

In the 18th century, Giuseppe DeMatteo, a composer and musician from Naples, gained recognition for his operas and sacred works, which were performed throughout Europe.

The DeMatteo surname has also been associated with various place names and locations in Italy, such as the town of Matteo in the province of Salerno and the village of Mattei in the province of Isernia. These place names likely originated from individuals bearing the surname DeMatteo who resided or had influence in those areas.

Over the centuries, the DeMatteo surname has been carried by numerous individuals who have made significant contributions across various fields, including the arts, literature, politics, and academia. While the name has its roots in Italy, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name DeMatteo

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

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

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