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

DeMatto, 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 DeMatto surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of DeMatto in America

DeMatto is the 147253rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The DeMatto surname appeared 112 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 DeMatto.

We can also compare 2010 data for DeMatto 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 DeMatto

The surname DEMATTO originated in Italy, specifically in the region of Lombardy, during the Middle Ages. It is believed to be derived from the Italian word "matto," which means "crazy" or "foolish." The prefix "de" likely indicates a place of origin or a familial relationship.

The earliest known recorded instance of the name DEMATTO dates back to the 14th century, where it appeared in a historical document from the city of Cremona. This document referenced a certain "Giovanni DEMATTO," who was a merchant and landowner in the area.

In the 15th century, the name DEMATTO was also found in records from the city of Milan, where a family bearing this surname was involved in the textile trade. It is possible that the name originated as a nickname or a reference to a particular ancestor who was known for their eccentric or unconventional behavior.

One of the earliest notable individuals with the surname DEMATTO was Antonio DEMATTO (1520-1588), a renowned painter from the town of Treviglio. His works can be found in various churches and museums throughout northern Italy.

Another prominent figure was Girolamo DEMATTO (1632-1701), a Baroque composer and organist from the city of Cremona. He is best known for his sacred choral works and organ compositions, which were highly regarded during his lifetime.

In the 18th century, a branch of the DEMATTO family migrated to the island of Sicily, where they established themselves as landowners and winemakers. One of their descendants, Francesco DEMATTO (1785-1856), was a respected vintner and philanthropist who donated a significant portion of his wealth to local charitable causes.

During the 19th century, the name DEMATTO was also found in various regions of northern Italy, including Piedmont and Veneto. Notably, Alessandro DEMATTO (1826-1892) was a prominent lawyer and political activist from Turin, who played a role in the unification of Italy and the establishment of the new Italian state.

Another notable figure from this period was Marcella DEMATTO (1848-1924), a renowned educator and women's rights advocate from the city of Verona. She founded several schools for girls and worked tirelessly to promote equal educational opportunities for women in Italy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name DeMatto

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

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

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