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

DeMeo, 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 DeMeo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of DeMeo in America

DeMeo is the 11894th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The DeMeo surname appeared 2,632 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 DeMeo.

We can also compare 2010 data for DeMeo 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 DeMeo

The surname DEMEO has its origins in Italy, with roots dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to have originated in the southern regions of the country, particularly around Naples and the Campania region. The name is a variant of the Italian surname "De Meo," which is derived from a place name or a personal name.

One possible origin of the name is from the Latin phrase "de meo," meaning "of mine" or "belonging to me." This phrase was commonly used in medieval times to identify individuals by their place of origin or association with a particular location or estate. Another theory suggests that the name may have derived from a personal name, such as "Meo," which itself could have been a diminutive form of other Italian names like Matteo or Emilio.

The earliest recorded instances of the DEMEO surname can be found in historical documents and records from the 13th and 14th centuries in southern Italy. One notable example is the mention of a "Guglielmo de Meo" in a land registry from the city of Salerno, dated around 1280.

Throughout history, several individuals with the DEMEO surname have made notable contributions in various fields. One such person was Pietro De Meo (1469-1537), a renowned Italian painter and sculptor from Naples who was known for his religious works and frescoes adorning churches throughout the region.

Another notable figure was Girolamo De Meo (1587-1662), a Neapolitan philosopher and mathematician who wrote extensively on topics such as logic, metaphysics, and natural philosophy. His works were influential during the Renaissance period and contributed to the advancement of scientific thought.

In the 19th century, Giuseppe De Meo (1819-1886) was a prominent Italian politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Italian Parliament and played a role in the unification of Italy under the House of Savoy.

Moving into the 20th century, Filippo De Meo (1901-1976) was an Italian operatic tenor who performed in numerous operas and concerts throughout Europe and the United States, earning critical acclaim for his powerful voice and dramatic interpretations.

Finally, in more recent times, Ferdinando De Meo (1936-2019) was an influential Italian film director and screenwriter known for his contributions to the Italian Neorealist cinema movement, with films exploring social and political themes in post-war Italy.

These are just a few examples of individuals bearing the DEMEO surname who have left their mark on various aspects of history, art, and culture over the centuries, reflecting the rich heritage and diversity associated with this Italian name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name DeMeo

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

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

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