2000
#146,011
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 104
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Depesa
A Spanish surname representing someone from a small village or hamlet.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 120 Americans carry the last name Depesa. That puts it at #152,989 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,856,286 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Depesa surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
120
1 in 2,856,286
Census rank
#152,989
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
105
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 105 bearers of the surname Depesa in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 152989th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Depesa, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.6%) and Two or More Races (1.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Depesa
The surname DEPESA is believed to have originated in Italy during the medieval period, with roots that can be traced back to the Latin language. It is thought to derive from the Latin phrase "de pesa," which translates to "of weight" or "of measure." This connection suggests that the name may have been initially associated with individuals involved in trade, particularly those responsible for measuring and weighing goods.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the DEPESA surname can be found in the Codice Diplomatico Longobardo, a collection of historical documents dating back to the 8th century. This manuscript contains references to several individuals bearing this surname, indicating its presence in various regions of Italy during that era.
In the 12th century, a notable figure named Pietro DEPESA was documented as a prominent merchant and landowner in the city of Florence. His descendants continued to be influential members of the Florentine society for several generations.
Another significant individual with this surname was Giovanni DEPESA, a renowned scholar and philosopher who lived in the 15th century. He was known for his extensive writings on ethics and moral philosophy, which gained widespread recognition throughout Italy and beyond.
During the Renaissance period, the DEPESA family established itself as patrons of the arts, commissioning works from celebrated artists and architects. One such example is the DEPESA Chapel, a beautiful structure located in the Basilica of Santa Croce in Florence, which was designed and built in the late 16th century.
As the surname spread across Italy, it also took on various regional variations and spellings. In certain areas, the name was written as DEPESIO or DEPESANI, reflecting local linguistic influences.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the DEPESA surname, including:
1. Luciano DEPESA (1520-1597), a prominent Italian banker and financier during the Renaissance.
2. Caterina DEPESA (1680-1743), a renowned opera singer and composer from Venice.
3. Ettore DEPESA (1825-1898), an Italian military officer and diplomat who served as the ambassador to France.
4. Adriana DEPESA (1902-1978), a celebrated Italian actress and playwright.
5. Massimo DEPESA (1947-present), a renowned Italian architect and urban designer.
While the DEPESA surname has its roots in Italy, it has also spread to other parts of the world due to migration and cultural exchange throughout history.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Depesa
Among Census respondents with the surname Depesa, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.6%) and Two or More Races (1.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Depesa bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Depesa surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White90.5% · 95
- Hispanic or Latino7.6% · 8
- Two or more races1.9% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Depesa
Depesa appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#154,907
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 105
+1 bearers (+1.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 8,896 places
2020
#152,989
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 105
+0 bearers (+0.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 1,918 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #146,011 | 104 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #154,907 | 105 | 0.04 | +1 bearers (+1.0%) | Down 8,896 places |
| 2020 | #152,989 | 105 | 0.04 | +0 bearers (+0.0%) | Up 1,918 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Depesa surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #154,907 | #152,989 | 1.2% |
| Count | 105 | 105 | 0.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -12.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Depesa bearers went from 105 to 105 (+0.0% change). The surname moved up 1,918 positions in the national ranking, going from #154,907 to #152,989.
FAQ
Depesa surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Depesa?
Name Census estimates that about 120 living Americans carry the surname Depesa. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,856,286 residents.
How common is Depesa?
Depesa ranks #152,989 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 105 people with the surname Depesa. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (120), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Depesa.
Has Depesa become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Depesa went from 105 recorded bearers to 105. That is an increase of 0 (+0.0%). In the national ranking it rose from #154,907 to #152,989.
What does the Census say about the background of Depesa?
Among Census respondents with the surname Depesa, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.6%) and Two or More Races (1.9%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Depesa in the 2020 Census, accounting for 90.5% (95 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Depesa appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (90.5%), Hispanic (7.6%), Two or More Races (1.9%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Depesa (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Depesa mean?
A Spanish surname representing someone from a small village or hamlet. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Depesa (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the surname Depesa?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.