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

DePiro, 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 DePiro surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of DePiro in America

DePiro is the 91981st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The DePiro surname appeared 200 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 DePiro.

We can also compare 2010 data for DePiro 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 DePiro

The surname DEPIRO is of Maltese origin, with records dating back to the late 15th century. It is believed to have originated from the small village of Hal Gharghar, located in the northern region of Malta. The name is derived from the Maltese word "piru," which means pear, suggesting that the earliest bearers of this surname may have been associated with pear cultivation or trade.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the DEPIRO surname can be found in the ecclesiastical records of the Mdina Cathedral, where a certain Antonius DEPIRO is mentioned as a witness to a baptism in 1487. This suggests that the DEPIRO family had already established a presence in Malta by the late 15th century.

In the 16th century, the DEPIRO name appears in various notarial records and land deeds, indicating that the family had acquired property and held a respectable social standing within the Maltese community. One notable figure from this period was Fabrizio DEPIRO, a merchant and landowner who lived between 1520 and 1588.

During the 17th century, the DEPIRO family continued to prosper, with several members holding prominent positions within the Church and local government. Giacomo DEPIRO (1612-1678) was a renowned theologian and author, known for his scholarly works on religious doctrine.

The 18th century saw the rise of Antonio DEPIRO (1736-1814), a respected jurist and legal scholar who served as a judge in the Maltese courts. His son, Giovanni DEPIRO (1768-1842), followed in his footsteps and became a prominent lawyer and politician, serving as a member of the Maltese National Assembly during the French occupation of Malta.

In the 19th century, the DEPIRO family continued to make significant contributions to Maltese society. One notable figure was Giuseppe DEPIRO (1815-1887), a renowned architect who designed several iconic buildings in Malta, including the Palazzo Parisio in Naxxar.

Throughout its history, the DEPIRO surname has been associated with various professions, ranging from merchants and landowners to scholars, lawyers, and architects. While the name may have originated from humble beginnings in a small Maltese village, it has since become a respected and influential surname within the Maltese community.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name DePiro

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

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

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