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

DeNero, 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 DeNero surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of DeNero in America

DeNero is the 104602nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The DeNero surname appeared 171 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 DeNero.

We can also compare 2010 data for DeNero 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 DeNero

The surname DENERO originated in Italy, with its earliest known roots dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word "denarius," which referred to a small silver coin used in ancient Rome. The name may have been initially associated with individuals involved in minting or handling coins, possibly indicating their occupation or profession.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the DENERO surname can be found in the archives of the city of Genoa, where a merchant named Giovanni Denero was documented in 1235. This suggests that the name was already established in the region during that period.

In the 14th century, the DENERO name appeared in several historical records from the Tuscan region of Italy. Notably, a Florentine family bearing the name Denero was mentioned in a manuscript detailing the city's noble families. This suggests that the DENERO surname had gained prominence and recognition within certain social circles.

During the Renaissance period, the DENERO name was associated with notable individuals in various fields. One such figure was Antonio Denero (1460-1524), a renowned painter from Siena who was celebrated for his religious artworks adorning churches and monasteries throughout Tuscany.

As the name spread across Italy, it also underwent various spelling variations, including Denaro, Denero, and Dinero. These variations can be found in historical documents and records from different regions, reflecting the linguistic diversity of the Italian peninsula.

In the 17th century, the DENERO surname gained further recognition with the birth of Girolamo Denero (1612-1683), a respected scholar and philosopher from Naples. His writings on metaphysics and natural philosophy were widely studied and influential during his time.

Another notable individual bearing the DENERO surname was Lucrezia Denero (1745-1823), a renowned soprano from Venice who performed in the prestigious opera houses of Europe, captivating audiences with her powerful voice and stage presence.

As the centuries passed, the DENERO name continued to be documented in various historical records, spanning different regions of Italy and encompassing individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions, further solidifying its place in the rich tapestry of Italian surnames.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name DeNero

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

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

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