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

DeNigris, 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 DeNigris surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of DeNigris in America

DeNigris is the 44109th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The DeNigris surname appeared 488 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 DeNigris.

We can also compare 2010 data for DeNigris 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 DeNigris

The surname DENIGRIS has its origins in Italy, dating back to the late 13th century. It is believed to have originated in the region of Tuscany, where it was likely derived from the Latin phrase "de nigris," meaning "of the blacks" or "of the dark ones." This could potentially refer to an individual with a dark complexion or hair color, or perhaps a person who worked with dark materials such as charcoal or dyes.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name DENIGRIS can be found in a document from the city of Florence in 1298, which mentions a merchant named Pietro Denigris. This suggests that the name may have initially been associated with trade or commerce in the medieval period.

In the 14th century, the DENIGRIS name appears in various records from the Tuscan cities of Siena and Pisa, indicating that the family had spread throughout the region. During this time, the spelling of the name sometimes varied, with variations such as "De Nigris" and "Di Nigris" being observed.

A notable figure from this era was Giovanni Denigris, a renowned architect who lived from 1345 to 1412. He was responsible for the design and construction of several churches and public buildings in Florence, including the Church of Santa Maria Novella.

In the 15th century, the DENIGRIS name can be found in documents from the nearby region of Emilia-Romagna, particularly in the city of Bologna. One prominent individual from this period was Matteo Denigris, a scholar and philosopher who taught at the University of Bologna between 1460 and 1485.

As the name spread across Italy, it also evolved into different spellings and variations. For instance, in the 16th century, there are records of a noble family in Naples using the spelling "De Nigris," while in the 17th century, the variation "Denegri" was common in the northern regions of Piedmont and Liguria.

One notable figure from this later period was Girolamo Denigris (1570-1641), a Jesuit priest and educator who founded several schools and colleges in various Italian cities, including Rome and Naples.

Other individuals of note bearing the DENIGRIS surname include Alessandro Denigris (1718-1792), a renowned painter from Venice known for his landscapes and portraits, and Gabriele Denigris (1848-1921), a politician and journalist who served as a member of the Italian Parliament in the late 19th century.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name DeNigris

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

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

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