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

Denti, 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 Denti surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Denti in America

Denti is the 125282nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Denti surname appeared 137 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 Denti.

We can also compare 2010 data for Denti 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 Denti

The surname Denti is of Italian origin, deriving from the Latin word "dens," meaning "tooth." This name likely originated as a descriptive nickname or occupation reference in medieval Italy.

The earliest known record of the Denti surname dates back to the 13th century in the region of Tuscany, where it was found in documents from the city of Florence. In these records, the name appeared in various spellings, such as "Denti," "Dente," and "De Dentibus."

During the Renaissance period, the Denti family played a prominent role in the cultural and political life of Florence. Niccolò di Luca Denti (1457-1530) was a renowned sculptor and architect who worked on several notable projects, including the Palazzo Pitti and the Basilica of San Lorenzo.

Another notable figure bearing the Denti surname was Girolamo Denti (1551-1623), a Italian mathematician and astronomer. He is best known for his work on celestial mechanics and his contributions to the advancement of telescopic observation.

In the 17th century, the Denti family expanded their influence beyond Italy. Giovanni Battista Denti (1594-1670) was an Italian diplomat and writer who served as the ambassador of the Grand Duchy of Tuscany to various European courts, including those of France and England.

The Denti surname also gained recognition in the field of literature. Antonio Denti (1680-1743) was an Italian poet and playwright whose works were celebrated for their wit and satirical commentary on contemporary society.

During the 19th century, the Denti name continued to appear in various parts of Italy, with several individuals making significant contributions to their respective fields. Vincenzo Denti (1815-1892) was a prominent Italian philosopher and educator who advocated for educational reforms and the advancement of women's rights.

While the origin of the Denti surname can be traced back to medieval Italy, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and intermarriage. However, its roots remain firmly embedded in the rich cultural and historical tapestry of the Italian peninsula.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Denti

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

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

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