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

DeNoto, 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 DeNoto surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of DeNoto in America

DeNoto is the 90853rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The DeNoto surname appeared 203 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 DeNoto.

We can also compare 2010 data for DeNoto 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 DeNoto

The surname DENOTO has its origins in Italy, dating back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have derived from the Latin phrase "de noto," which translates to "the known" or "the famous." This suggests that the name may have been initially bestowed upon individuals who had achieved a certain level of renown or notoriety within their communities.

In its earliest recorded instances, the name appeared as "Denoto" in various historical documents from the region of Tuscany, particularly in the cities of Florence and Siena. Some scholars have also traced the name's roots to the Ligurian region, where it may have been associated with the coastal town of Noli.

One of the earliest documented references to the surname DENOTO can be found in a 13th-century manuscript from the Basilica di Santa Croce in Florence, which mentions a merchant named Lorenzo Denoto. This record provides valuable insight into the occupations and social standing of those who bore the name during that era.

As the name spread throughout Italy, it underwent various spelling variations, such as "Denotti," "Denotis," and "Denotta." These variations were often influenced by regional dialects and scribal errors in historical records.

In the 16th century, a notable figure bearing the name DENOTO was Girolamo Denoto, a renowned painter and architect from Genoa. His contributions to the art and architecture of the Renaissance period have been well-documented and celebrated.

Another prominent individual with this surname was Marcantonio Denoto, a 17th-century philosopher and theologian from Naples. His treatises on metaphysics and the nature of knowledge were widely studied and debated during his time.

During the 18th century, the name DENOTO gained further recognition through the works of Cesare Denoto, a celebrated poet and playwright from Venice. His tragedies and sonnets were highly acclaimed and remain influential in Italian literature to this day.

In the realm of music, the 19th century saw the rise of Giuseppe Denoto, a renowned composer and conductor from Milan. His operas and orchestral works were performed throughout Europe and earned him widespread acclaim.

Furthermore, the DENOTO surname has been associated with various place names throughout Italy, such as the village of Denoto in the province of Lecce, and the hamlet of Denotopoli in the region of Calabria. These place names may have influenced the spelling and pronunciation of the surname over time.

While the surname DENOTO has its roots deeply embedded in Italian history and culture, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and cultural exchange. However, its rich heritage and the contributions of those who bore this name remain an integral part of Italy's cultural tapestry.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name DeNoto

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

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

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