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

DePinto, 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 DePinto surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of DePinto in America

DePinto is the 23100th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The DePinto surname appeared 1,105 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 DePinto.

We can also compare 2010 data for DePinto 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 DePinto

The surname DEPINTO has its origins in Italy, where it first emerged in the late medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "dipinto," which means "painted" or "depicted." This suggests that the name may have been initially given as an occupational surname to someone who worked as a painter or artist.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name DEPINTO can be found in the archives of the city of Florence, dated back to the 14th century. In a document from 1387, a certain "Simone di Pinto" is mentioned as a skilled fresco painter who was commissioned to decorate the walls of a local church.

As the name spread throughout Italy, it underwent several variations in spelling, such as "De Pinto," "DePinto," and "Di Pinto." These variations likely arose due to regional dialects and the inconsistent spelling practices of the time.

In the 16th century, the DEPINTO name appears in historical records from the city of Naples. A renowned artist named Girolamo DEPINTO (1554-1622) was known for his intricate religious paintings and frescoes adorning numerous churches in the region.

Another notable figure bearing the DEPINTO surname was Niccolò DEPINTO (1670-1742), a Venetian architect who contributed to the design and construction of several prominent buildings, including the Church of San Stae in Venice.

As the centuries passed, the DEPINTO name continued to be associated with artistic and creative pursuits. In the 18th century, Antonio DEPINTO (1720-1789) was a celebrated sculptor from Rome, whose works can be found in various churches and public spaces throughout the city.

Moving into the 19th century, the DEPINTO name gained recognition in the literary world. Giuseppe DEPINTO (1835-1901), a Sicilian writer and poet, was renowned for his poetic works that celebrated the beauty of his native land.

It is worth noting that the DEPINTO surname has also been present in other regions of Italy, such as Calabria and Puglia, where it may have originated from different sources or evolved independently.

While the DEPINTO name has maintained a strong presence in Italy throughout history, it has also spread to other parts of the world through immigration, carrying with it the rich heritage and artistic associations of its Italian roots.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name DePinto

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

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

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