2000
#86,657
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 200
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.07
Very Rare Last name
Denegri
A habitational name referring to someone from the city of Negri in Italy.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 280 Americans carry the last name Denegri. That puts it at #83,139 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.08 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 1,224,123 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Denegri 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
280
1 in 1,224,123
Census rank
#83,139
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
244
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 244 bearers of the surname Denegri in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.08 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 83139th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Denegri, the largest self-reported group is White at 49.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (47.5%) and Two or More Races (2.5%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Denegri
The surname Denegri is of Italian origin, believed to have originated in the region of Liguria in northwestern Italy. The name is derived from the Latin words "de" meaning "from" and "nigri" meaning "black," suggesting an association with a place name or a physical characteristic.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Denegri can be found in the historic records of the city of Genoa, dating back to the 13th century. These records mention individuals with the surname Denegri, indicating that the name was well-established in the region during that time period.
In the late 15th century, a notable figure named Giovanni Battista Denegri (1455-1527) was a prominent merchant and diplomat from Genoa. He played a crucial role in fostering trade relations between the Republic of Genoa and other Mediterranean regions.
During the Renaissance period, the name Denegri gained further prominence with the artist and architect Giovanni Battista Denegri (1520-1590). Born in Genoa, he was renowned for his contributions to the architectural landscape of the city, including the design of several churches and palaces.
In the 18th century, a notable figure with the surname Denegri was Francesco Maria Denegri (1725-1798), a celebrated poet and scholar from Genoa. His works were widely recognized and celebrated throughout Italy during his lifetime.
The name Denegri can also be found in historical records from other regions of Italy, such as Piedmont and Lombardy, suggesting that the name may have spread beyond its origins in Liguria over time.
Throughout its history, the surname Denegri has been associated with various professions, including merchants, artists, scholars, and diplomats, reflecting the diverse contributions of individuals bearing this name to Italian society and culture.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Denegri
Among Census respondents with the surname Denegri, the largest self-reported group is White at 49.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (47.5%) and Two or More Races (2.5%).
The bar chart below shows how Denegri 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 Denegri surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White49.2% · 120
- Hispanic or Latino47.5% · 116
- Two or more races2.5% · 6
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.8% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Denegri
Denegri appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#77,264
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 248
+48 bearers (+24.0%)
Per 100,000 0.08
Rank movement Up 9,393 places
2020
#83,139
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 244
-4 bearers (-1.6%)
Per 100,000 0.08
Rank movement Down 5,875 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #86,657 | 200 | 0.07 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #77,264 | 248 | 0.08 | +48 bearers (+24.0%) | Up 9,393 places |
| 2020 | #83,139 | 244 | 0.08 | -4 bearers (-1.6%) | Down 5,875 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 Denegri 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 | #77,264 | #83,139 | -7.6% |
| Count | 248 | 244 | -1.6% |
| Per 100K | 0.08 | 0.08 | 2.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Denegri bearers went from 248 to 244 (-1.6% change). The surname moved down 5,875 positions in the national ranking, going from #77,264 to #83,139.
FAQ
Denegri surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Denegri?
Name Census estimates that about 280 living Americans carry the surname Denegri. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 1,224,123 residents.
How common is Denegri?
Denegri ranks #83,139 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.08 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 244 people with the surname Denegri. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (280), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.08 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.08 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 Denegri.
Has Denegri become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Denegri went from 248 recorded bearers to 244. That is a decrease of 4 (-1.6%). In the national ranking it fell from #77,264 to #83,139.
What does the Census say about the background of Denegri?
Among Census respondents with the surname Denegri, the largest self-reported group is White at 49.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (47.5%) and Two or More Races (2.5%). 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 Denegri in the 2020 Census, accounting for 49.2% (120 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Denegri appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (49.2%), Hispanic (47.5%), Two or More Races (2.5%). 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 Denegri (2000, 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 Denegri mean?
A habitational name referring to someone from the city of Negri in Italy. 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 Denegri (0.08 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 have the surname Denegri?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.