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

DePasqua, 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 DePasqua surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of DePasqua in America

DePasqua is the 133048th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The DePasqua surname appeared 127 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 DePasqua.

We can also compare 2010 data for DePasqua 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 DePasqua

The surname DePasqua has its origins in Italy, tracing back to the late medieval period, specifically the 13th and 14th centuries. It is derived from the Italian word "Pasqua," meaning "Easter," which itself comes from the Hebrew word "Pesach" and the Aramaic word "Pascha," both referring to the Jewish festival of Passover.

The name DePasqua likely emerged as a descriptive surname, potentially denoting someone associated with the Easter holiday or festivities. It could have been given to individuals born or baptized around Eastertime or those who played a significant role in organizing or participating in Easter celebrations within their local community.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname DePasqua can be found in the Venetian archives, where a certain Giovanni DePasqua is mentioned in a document dated 1387. Another notable early reference is the record of a Pietro DePasqua, a merchant from Florence, whose business dealings are documented in the city's trade records from the late 15th century.

In the 16th century, the name appears in various church records and census documents across different regions of Italy, including Naples, Rome, and Sicily. One notable figure from this era was Giacomo DePasqua, a renowned painter from Naples who lived from 1508 to 1592 and was known for his religious artwork adorning several churches in the city.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the surname DePasqua continued to be prevalent in various parts of Italy, particularly in the southern regions. A notable figure from this time period was Francesco DePasqua, a composer and musician who lived from 1657 to 1737 and served as the maestro di cappella (chapel master) at the Basilica of San Pietro in Vincoli in Rome.

In the 19th century, the surname DePasqua gained prominence in the literary world with the birth of Tommaso DePasqua (1818-1892), a renowned Italian novelist and poet who hailed from Naples. His works, which often explored themes of love and the human condition, were widely acclaimed and influential in the literary circles of his time.

Another notable figure from the 19th century was Giulio DePasqua (1843-1919), an Italian politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Italian Parliament and played a significant role in shaping legal reforms during the early years of the unified Italian state.

As Italian immigrants began arriving in various parts of the world, such as the Americas and Australia, the surname DePasqua spread beyond its Italian roots. However, its origins and rich historical significance remain deeply rooted in the cultural and linguistic traditions of Italy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name DePasqua

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

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

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