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

DePano, 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 DePano surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of DePano in America

DePano is the 139228th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The DePano surname appeared 120 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 DePano.

The history of the last name DePano

The surname DEPANO is believed to have originated in Italy, specifically in the region of Calabria. It can be traced back to the late 15th century, with some records indicating that it may have stemmed from the Latin word "panum," which means bread or loaf.

One of the earliest known references to the name DEPANO appears in a 1498 census record from the town of Reggio Calabria, where a family with this surname is listed as residing in the area. There are also mentions of individuals bearing this name in various ecclesiastical documents from the 16th and 17th centuries in the neighboring towns of Scilla and Bagnara Calabra.

The name DEPANO was closely associated with the baking and milling trades in its early years, suggesting that some of the earliest bearers of this surname may have been involved in the production or distribution of bread. It's also possible that the name originated as a descriptor or nickname for someone who had a particular affinity or skill in baking or working with dough.

In the 18th century, there are records of a notable figure named Giovanni DEPANO (1712-1784), who was a respected architect and engineer from the town of Rossano, Calabria. He is credited with designing several churches and public buildings in the region, including the Church of San Nilo in Rossano.

Another prominent individual with the surname DEPANO was Pietro DEPANO (1824-1892), a lawyer and politician from Reggio Calabria. He served as a member of the Italian Parliament and was known for his advocacy of social reforms and workers' rights.

In the late 19th century, the DEPANO surname began to spread beyond the confines of Calabria as members of the family migrated to other parts of Italy and abroad. One such individual was Antonio DEPANO (1868-1932), who emigrated from Scilla to the United States and settled in New York City, where he worked as a baker.

While the name DEPANO is still relatively uncommon outside of Italy, it has maintained a strong presence in its region of origin, with notable individuals bearing this surname continuing to make contributions in various fields, such as law, education, and the arts.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name DePano

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

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 DePano 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.

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

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